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)
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- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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