How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17
Published 12:43 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Thursday’s contest that pits the Edmonton Oilers against the Nashville Predators, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.
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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 that ended with over 6.5 goals.
- These teams scored 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
- Combined, these teams surrendered 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.
- This game features the league’s 13th-ranked (Predators) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.
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Moneyline Pick
Oilers Moneyline: -115
- The Oilers had a 57-33 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
- Edmonton went 57-31 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 53.5%.
Predators Moneyline: -105
- The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent in 21, or 50.0%, of those games.
- Nashville had 36 games last season as an underdog by -105 or longer, and went 18-18.
- The moneyline implies a 51.2% chance to win for the Predators.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3
Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)
- One of Edmonton’s top offensive players a season ago was Connor McDavid, who posted 132 points in 76 games.
- Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
- With 82 points in 81 games last season (18 goals and 64 assists), Evan Bouchard was an important part of Edmonton’s offensive efforts.
- In the 59 games Stuart Skinner played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.
Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Filip Forsberg had 48 goals (0.6 per game) and 46 assists (0.6 per game) last season, averaging 4.2 shots per game and shooting 13.8%. That made him among the leaders for Nashville with 94 total points (1.1 per game).
- Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville, with 85 total points. He scored 23 goals and provided 62 assists in 82 games.
- Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points, courtesy of 40 goals (third on team) and 41 assists (fifth).
- Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5 in 64 games last season, conceding 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)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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