How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 12

Published 11:33 am Wednesday, December 11, 2024

There are lots of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Dallas Stars clashing with the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 12. To get you ready to make a bet or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and projections below.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6 goals) 15 times this season.
  • In Nashville’s 29 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
  • The Stars score 3.37 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.21, adding up to 0.4 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

  • The Stars have won 68.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (15-7).
  • Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter.
  • The Stars have a 66.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +167

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 11 times this season, and lost each time.
  • The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in one chance).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 37.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Dallas, Matt Duchene has recorded 29 points.
  • Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points for Dallas in 19 games this season, netting a goal on 20.9% of his shots and recording nine goals and 11 assists.
  • Jake Oettinger (14-6-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Dallas.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi is a leading scorer for Nashville, with 23 points this season. He has put up seven goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has seven goals and eight assists for Dallas.
  • Juuse Saros has a .908 save percentage (24th in the league), with 629 total saves, while conceding 64 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put together a 6-13-5 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/4/2024 Kings L 3-2 Away -118
12/6/2024 Golden Knights L 3-2 Away -142
12/8/2024 Flames W 6-2 Home -231
12/12/2024 Predators Home -201
12/14/2024 Blues Home
12/16/2024 Capitals Home
12/18/2024 Maple Leafs Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/5/2024 Canadiens L 3-0 Away -131
12/7/2024 Senators L 3-1 Away +105
12/10/2024 Flames L 4-3 Home -189
12/12/2024 Stars Away +167
12/14/2024 Avalanche Away
12/17/2024 Rangers Home
12/19/2024 Penguins Home

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, December 12, 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: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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