How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 12:33 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting options 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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Oilers vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- Edmonton and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
- Nashville played 35 games last season with more than 6.5 goals.
- The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
- Combined, these teams gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s over/under.
- The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
- The Oilers were 10th in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers had a 57-33 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
- Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
- Nashville went 18-18 last season when oddsmakers made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Predators have a 51.2% chance to win.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Connor McDavid, a productive offensive player a season ago for Edmonton, put up 132 points on the season.
- Leon Draisaitl had 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
- In 81 games a season ago, Evan Bouchard proved to be a contributor for Edmonton. He posted 82 points on the year (18 goals and 64 assists).
- As Edmonton’s top goalkeeper last season, Stuart Skinner posted 36 wins and 16 losses while allowing 147 goals against 1406 saves.
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 (1.0 per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
- Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
- Nashville’s Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 last season, giving up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).
Oilers’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/12/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home | -361 |
10/13/2024 | Flames | L 4-1 | Home | -265 |
10/15/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home | -207 |
10/17/2024 | Predators | – | Away | -115 |
10/19/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
10/22/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
10/25/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
Predators’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/10/2024 | Stars | L 4-3 | Home | +110 |
10/12/2024 | Red Wings | L 3-0 | Away | -142 |
10/15/2024 | Kraken | L 7-3 | Home | -190 |
10/17/2024 | Oilers | – | Home | -105 |
10/19/2024 | Red Wings | – | Home | – |
10/22/2024 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
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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)
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- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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