How to Pick the Stars vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 10

Published 8:47 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024

For the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • In 48 games last season, Dallas and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
  • Nashville played 35 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams averaged 6.8 goals per game between them, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
  • These two teams together surrendered 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • In terms of goals scored, the Stars were third in the league, and the Predators were 10th.
  • The Stars were eighth in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -117

  • The Stars won 63.1% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (53-31).
  • Dallas went 52-27 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -117 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Stars a 53.9% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -103

  • The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
  • Nashville was 17-17 as an underdog of -103 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • Oddsmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Predators have a 50.7% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Jason Robertson, a productive offensive player a season ago for Dallas, registered 80 points on the season.
  • Wyatt Johnston recorded 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
  • Dallas’ scoring effort last season was aided by Matt Duchene’s 65 points, including 40 assists.
  • In 54 games played last season, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) yielded 140 goals.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Filip Forsberg was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 94 points (1.1 per game). He totaled 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games (playing 18:54 per game).
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
  • Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Dallas.
  • Juuse Saros had a .906 save percentage (30th in the league) last season, allowing 173 goals (2.9 goals against average). He compiled a 35-24-5 record between the pipes for Nashville.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Predators Away -117
10/12/2024 Islanders Home
10/13/2024 Kraken Home
10/15/2024 Sharks Home

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Stars Home -103
10/12/2024 Red Wings Away
10/15/2024 Kraken Home
10/17/2024 Oilers Home

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, October 10, 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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