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

The game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Oilers vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

  • Edmonton and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
  • Nashville played 35 games last season with more than 6.5 goals.
  • The two teams combined to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this one’s total.
  • Combined, these teams gave up 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • The Oilers were fourth in goals scored 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 had a 57-33 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
  • Edmonton had a 57-31 record (winning 64.8% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -115 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 53.5%.

Predators Moneyline: -105

  • The Predators were an underdog 42 times last season, and upset their opponent 21 times.
  • Nashville went 18-18 last season when oddsmakers made them underdogs of -105 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Predators have a 51.2% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Edmonton 3

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Connor McDavid, a productive offensive player a season ago for Edmonton, put up 132 points on the season.
  • Leon Draisaitl had 106 points (41 goals, 65 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
  • In 81 games a season ago, Evan Bouchard proved to be a contributor for Edmonton. He posted 82 points on the year (18 goals and 64 assists).
  • As Edmonton’s top goalkeeper last season, Stuart Skinner posted 36 wins and 16 losses while allowing 147 goals against 1406 saves.

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Filip Forsberg was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 94 points (1.1 per game). He scored 48 goals and 46 assists in 82 games (playing 18:54 per game).
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi racked up 85 total points (1.0 per game), with 23 goals and 62 assists.
  • Nashville’s Steven Stamkos had 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) last season.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros was 35-24-5 last season, giving up 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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