Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming game (Thursday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas’ games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 48 times.
• Nashville played 35 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• These teams racked up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams allowed 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Stars were third in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and eighth-ranked (Stars) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars had a 53-31 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Dallas went 52-27.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Stars’ implied win probability is 53.9%.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
• Nashville had a record of 17-17 in games when sportsbooks listed them as -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance to win for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jason Robertson was important to Dallas’ offense a year ago, registering 80 points in 82 games.
• Wyatt Johnston was another of Dallas’ top contributors last season, totaling 65 total points (32 goals and 33 assists).
• Matt Duchene generated 65 points for Dallas in 80 games last season, scoring on 14.5% of his shots and putting up 25 goals and 40 assists.
• As Dallas’ top goalkeeper last season, Jake Oettinger recorded 35 wins and 14 losses while giving up 140 goals against 1336 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg collected 46 assists and 48 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
• Roman Josi was crucial for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 games.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Nashville 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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