On Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to match up with the Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Stars Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• In 52 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6 goals.
• Dallas played 56 games last season with over 6 goals.
• These teams averaged 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams allowed 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Stars were third.
• This game features the league’s eighth-ranked (Stars) and 13th-ranked (Predators) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (61.4%).
• Nashville had a 23-14 record (winning 62.2% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 53.9% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog in 17 games last season, with nine upset wins (52.9%).
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance to win for the Stars.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was imperative to Nashville’s offense a season ago, racking up 94 points in 82 games.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was an important piece of the offense for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) registered a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .906.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was among the top options on offense for Dallas last season, with 80 points. He put up 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games.
• Dallas’ Wyatt Johnston racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Roope Hintz had 30 goals and 35 assists for Nashville.
• Jake Oettinger had a 35-14-4 record last season, with a .905 save percentage (31st in the league). In 54 games, he conceded 140 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Dallas Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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