How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17

Published 11:46 am Wednesday, October 16, 2024

If you’re looking for best bets for the Edmonton Oilers’ upcoming game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 posted more than 6.5 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 over/under.
  • The Predators were 10th in the league in goals scored, compared to the fourth-ranked Oilers.
  • This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

  • The Oilers won 57 of their 90 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.3%).
  • Edmonton was 57-31 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
  • The Oilers have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: -105

  • The Predators were an underdog in 42 games last season, with 21 upset wins (50.0%).
  • Nashville had 36 games last season as an underdog by -105 or longer, and went 18-18.
  • The moneyline implies a 51.2% chance of victory for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • With 32 goals and 100 assists last season, Connor McDavid was one of Edmonton’s leading contributors (132 points).
  • Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
  • On 220 shots, Evan Bouchard recorded 82 points (18 goals, 64 assists) for Edmonton last season.
  • As Edmonton’s top goalie last season, Stuart Skinner recorded 36 wins and 16 losses while giving up 147 goals against 1406 saves.

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.
  • Roman Josi was key for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 contests.
  • Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
  • Juuse Saros’ record was 35-24-5 last season, giving up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) and having a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).

Oilers’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/12/2024 Blackhawks L 5-2 Home -361
10/13/2024 Flames L 4-1 Home -265
10/15/2024 Flyers W 4-3 Home -207
10/17/2024 Predators Away -115
10/19/2024 Stars Away
10/22/2024 Hurricanes Home
10/25/2024 Penguins Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Stars L 4-3 Home +110
10/12/2024 Red Wings L 3-0 Away -142
10/15/2024 Kraken L 7-3 Home -190
10/17/2024 Oilers Home -105
10/19/2024 Red Wings Home
10/22/2024 Bruins Home
10/25/2024 Blackhawks Away

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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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