If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6 goals) five times this season.
• So far this season, five games Edmonton has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 1.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.56) and the Oilers (2.2).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -131

• The Predators are 3-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 56.7%.

Oilers Moneyline: +111

• Edmonton is the underdog on the moneyline for the first time this season.
• The Oilers’ moneyline odds are +111 or longer for the first time.
• Edmonton has a 47.4% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 2

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Ryan O’Reilly, who has recorded eight points in nine games.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with eight total points (four goals and four assists) to his name.
• With six points through nine games (two goals and four assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• Across seven games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 2-4-1. During those games, he’s allowed 19 goals while recording 182 saves.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Connor McDavid’s three goals and seven assists in 10 contests give him 10 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Leon Draisaitl is key for Edmonton’s attack with 10 total points (one per game), including six goals and four assists through 10 contests.
• Mattias Ekholm has scored two goals and contributed six assists for Edmonton, giving him a point total of eight.
• Stuart Skinner has a 2-4-1 record this season, with an .872 save percentage (53rd in the league). In 7 games, he has 156 saves, and has conceded 23 goals (3.5 goals against average).

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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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