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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 48 of 101 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.
• Opponents of these teams averaged 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

• The Stars put together a 53-31 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -117 or shorter, Dallas went 52-27.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Stars a 53.9% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -103

• The Predators secured an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Nashville was 17-17 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of -103 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 50.7% chance of victory for the Predators.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Dallas’ top offensive options a season ago was Jason Robertson, who registered 80 points in 82 games.
• Wyatt Johnston was another of Dallas’ top contributors last season, posting 65 total points (32 goals and 33 assists).
• On 172 shots, Matt Duchene generated 65 points (25 goals, 40 assists) for Dallas last season.
• In the 54 games Jake Oettinger played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 94 points (1.1 per game). He scored 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games (playing 18:54 per game).
• Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
• Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists, for a season point total of 81.
• Juuse Saros had a 35-24-5 record last season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 64 games, he conceded 173 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 10, 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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