If you’re seeking best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6 goals 15 times this season.
• So far this season, 11 games Nashville has played finished with more than 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

• In the 22 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 15-7 in those games.
• Dallas is 5-2 (victorious in 71.4% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Stars’ implied win probability is 66.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville is yet to win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +167 or longer, they are yet to win a game in one opportunity.
• Nashville has a 37.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has put up 29 points in 27 games.
• With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the most important contributors for Dallas with his 27 points (one per game).
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as a contributor for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 contests give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Filip Forsberg is pivotal for Nashville’s offense with 19 total points (0.7 per game), including nine goals and 10 assists through 29 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has scored seven goals and contributed eight assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 15.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-13-5 this season, collecting 629 saves and permitting 64 goals (2.7 goals against average) 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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