The game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• A total of 15 Dallas games this season have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• The Stars have won 68.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (15-7).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter, Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 66.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is aiming for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in 11 opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they have not won a game in one opportunity.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 37.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (29 points).
• Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (one per game).
• Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, scoring on 20.9% of his shots and recording nine goals and 11 assists.
• In 20 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (14-6-0) has allowed 47 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is a top offensive contributor for his team with 23 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games (playing 24:58 per game).
• Filip Forsberg is crucial for Nashville’s attack with 19 total points (0.7 per game), including nine goals and 10 assists through 29 contests.
• Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists, for a season point total of 15.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-13-5 on the season, giving up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 629 saves with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 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: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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