Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Dallas Stars on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 more than 6 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Stars were third in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Stars were eighth in the league in goals allowed, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -117

• The Predators put together a 27-17 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Nashville was 23-14 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -117 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 53.9%.

Stars Moneyline: -103

• The Stars were an underdog 17 times last season, and upset their opponent in nine, or 52.9%, of those games.
• Dallas had 14 games last season as an underdog by -103 or longer, and went 7-7.
• Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Stars have a 50.7% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was among Nashville’s leading contributors last season, posting 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros recorded 35 wins and 24 losses while allowing 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 80 points (one per game). He recorded 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games (playing 18:19 per game).
• Wyatt Johnston made a major impact for Dallas last season with 65 points, thanks to 32 goals and 33 assists.
• Roope Hintz scored 30 goals and contributed 35 assists for Dallas, giving him a point total of 65.
• Dallas’ Jake Oettinger was 35-14-4 last season, conceding 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (31st in the league).

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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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