Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, five of Nashville’s nine games have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• Five of Edmonton’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.56 goals per game, compared to the Oilers’ average of 2.2, adding up to 1.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• 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 have won 50.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (3-3).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 3-3 record (winning 50.0% of its games).
• The Predators have a 56.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

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’s implied probability to win this matchup is 47.4% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 2

Predators Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Ryan O’Reilly has put up eight points.
• Filip Forsberg has four goals and four assists for Nashville to compile eight total points (0.9 per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Marchessault’s eight points. He’s contributed four assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 2 wins and 4 losses this season while giving up 19 goals with 182 saves.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Connor McDavid has recorded three goals (0.3 per game) and dished out seven assists (0.7 per game), averaging 3.1 shots per game and shooting 9.7%. That makes him among the leaders for Edmonton with 10 total points (one per game).
• Leon Draisaitl is crucial for Edmonton’s attack with 10 total points (one per game), including six goals and four assists through 10 contests.
• Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm has eight points (two goals, six assists) this season.
• Edmonton’s Stuart Skinner is 2-4-1 this season, amassing 156 saves and allowing 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .872 save percentage (53rd in the league).

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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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