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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