How to Pick the Oilers vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 17

Published 12:33 pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Thursday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Oilers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

  • Edmonton’s games last season finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 50 times.
  • Nashville played 35 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams scored a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
  • Opponents of these two teams averaged 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.6 fewer than this one’s total.
  • In terms of goals scored, the Oilers were fourth in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
  • The Oilers were 10th in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -115

  • The Oilers were 57-33 when favored on the moneyline last season.
  • Edmonton went 57-31 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
  • The Oilers have an implied moneyline win probability of 53.5% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: -105

  • The Predators secured an upset victory in 21, or 50.0%, of the 42 games they played as an underdog last season.
  • Nashville had 36 games last season as an underdog by -105 or longer, and went 18-18.
  • The win probability for the Predators, implied from the moneyline, is 51.2%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Connor McDavid, a productive offensive player last season for Edmonton, posted 132 points on the season.
  • Leon Draisaitl had 41 goals and 65 assists for Edmonton last season, totaling 106 points (1.3 per game).
  • On 220 shots, Evan Bouchard created 82 points (18 goals, 64 assists) for Edmonton last season.
  • Across 59 games played, Stuart Skinner had a goaltending record of 36-16-5 last season. During those games, he yielded 147 goals while recording 1406 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Filip Forsberg had 48 goals (0.6 per game) and 46 assists (0.6 per game) last season, taking 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’s 85 points last season, including 23 goals and 62 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Edmonton.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 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)
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  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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