Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Oilers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
• Nashville combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• The teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Oilers were 10th.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

• The Oilers had a 57-33 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.5%.

Predators Moneyline: -105

• The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
• Nashville won 18 of its 36 games last season when an underdog by -105 or longer on the moneyline.
• The win probability for the Predators, implied from the moneyline, is 51.2%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Edmonton’s top offensive options last season was Connor McDavid, who posted 132 points in 76 contests.
• Leon Draisaitl garnered 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• In 81 games a season ago, Evan Bouchard proved to be an important offensive option for Edmonton. He posted 82 points on the year (18 goals and 64 assists).
• Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) registered a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg’s 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games gave him 94 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
• Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage, 30th in the league.

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Edmonton vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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