Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Thursday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Predators vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals five times.
• So far this season, five games Edmonton has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The Predators score 2.56 goals per game, compared to the Oilers’ average of 2.20, adding up to 1.2 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.9 less than the 6.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators have gone 3-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.7%.

Oilers Moneyline: +111

• Edmonton will play its first game as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Oilers’ moneyline odds are +111 or longer for the first time.
• Edmonton has a 47.4% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Ryan O’Reilly is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with eight points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.6%.
• Filip Forsberg has four goals and four assists for Nashville to compile eight total points (0.9 per game).
• Through nine games, Jonathan Marchessault has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has six points (two goals and four assists).
• In seven games played this season, Juuse Saros (2-4-1) has allowed 19 goals.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Connor McDavid is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 10 points (1.0 per game). He has recorded three goals and seven assists in 10 games (playing 20:11 per game).
• Leon Draisaitl has made a major impact for Edmonton this season with 10 points, thanks to six goals and four assists.
• Mattias Ekholm has scored two goals and contributed six assists for Edmonton, giving him a point total of eight.
• Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner is 2-4-1 this season, compiling 156 saves and giving up 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .872 save percentage (53rd in the league).

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Nashville vs. Edmonton Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 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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