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 come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide 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 combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
• Nashville played 35 games last season with more than 6.5 goals.
• These teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams together conceded 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Oilers were fourth in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Oilers were 10th.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

• The Oilers won 63.3% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (57-33).
• Edmonton went 57-31 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.5%.

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 to win 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).
• In 81 games a season ago, Evan Bouchard proved to be an important offensive option for Edmonton. He racked up 82 points on the year (18 goals and 64 assists).
• Last season for Edmonton, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) registered a 2.6 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.

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 pivotal for Nashville’s offense with 85 total points (one per game), including 23 goals and 62 assists in 82 games.
• Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
• Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, giving up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put together a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

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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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