Should you wager on Filip Forsberg to score a goal when the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers go head to head on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dissect all the stats you need to know before putting any money down.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Oilers?

Odds to score a goal this game: +145 (Bet $10 to win $14.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg 2023-24 stats and insights

• Forsberg scored in 36 of 82 games last season, and had multiple goals in 10 of those games.
• He took 17 shots in three games versus the Oilers last season, and scored one goal.
• Forsberg posted 13 goals and 19 assists on the power play.
• He took 4.2 shots per game, sinking 13.8% of them.

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Oilers 2023-24 defensive stats

• Defensively, the Oilers were one of the stingiest squads in league action, allowing 236 total goals (2.9 per game) to rank 10th.
• The Oilers did not earn a shutout last season. Their skaters averaged 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.

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Predators vs. Oilers game info

• Game Day: Thursday, October 17, 2024
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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