Will Filip Forsberg Score a Goal Against the Oilers on October 17?

Published 12:34 am Thursday, October 17, 2024

When the Nashville Predators face off against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, will Filip Forsberg light the lamp? Below, we break down the numbers and trends you need to know before making any prop bets.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Oilers?

Odds to score a goal this game: +145 (Bet $10 to win $14.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg 2023-24 stats and insights

  • In 36 of 82 games last season, Forsberg scored — and 10 times he scored multiple goals.
  • In three games versus the Oilers last season, he scored one goal on 17 shots.
  • He posted 13 goals (plus 19 assists) on the power play.
  • Forsberg’s shooting percentage last season was 13.8%. He averaged 4.2 shots per game.

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Oilers 2023-24 defensive stats

  • Defensively, the Oilers were one of the stingiest units in league action, allowing 236 total goals (2.9 per game) to rank 10th.
  • The Oilers did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.

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Predators vs. Oilers game info

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