How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 11:33 am Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.
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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 and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
- The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s over/under.
- These teams conceded 5.9 goals per game combined, 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 Predators were 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Oilers were 10th.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers were a moneyline favorite 90 times last season, and went 57-33 in those games.
- Edmonton went 57-31 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators were an underdog in 42 games last season, with 21 upset wins (50.0%).
- Nashville had a record of 18-18 in games when oddsmakers listed them as -105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
- The Predators have a 51.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Connor McDavid, a leading offensive player a season ago for Edmonton, totaled 132 points on the season.
- Leon Draisaitl tallied 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
- Edmonton’s offensive effort last season was aided by Evan Bouchard’s 106 points, including 64 assists.
- In 59 games played last season, Stuart Skinner (36-16-5) allowed 147 goals.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Nashville’s Filip Forsberg totaled 46 assists and 48 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
- Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 games.
- Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Edmonton.
- Juuse Saros had a 35-24-5 record last season, with a .906 save percentage (30th in the league). In 64 games, he gave up 173 goals (2.9 goals against average).
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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