Thursday’s contest that pits the Nashville Predators against the Edmonton Oilers, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Predators vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total (6 goals) five times this season.
• In Edmonton’s 10 games this season, five have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The Predators score 2.56 goals per game, compared to the Oilers’ average of 2.2, adding up to 1.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 6.9 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.9 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators are 3-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 56.7% chance to win.

Oilers Moneyline: +111

• Edmonton will play its first game as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Oilers have not played a game with moneyline odds of +111 or longer.
• Edmonton has a 47.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Ryan O’Reilly has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up eight points in nine games.
• With four goals and four assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his eight points (0.9 per game).
• On 29 shots (for two goals) and four assists, Jonathan Marchessault has created six points this season.
• Juuse Saros (2-4-1) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Nashville.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Connor McDavid is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 10 points (one per game). He has scored three goals and seven assists in 10 games (playing 20:11 per game).
• Leon Draisaitl’s 10 points this season, including six goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Edmonton.
• Mattias Ekholm has two goals and six assists for Nashville.
• Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner is 2-4-1 this season, compiling 156 saves and permitting 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .872 save percentage (53rd in the league).

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Nashville vs. Edmonton Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 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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