Looking for 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 informed 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)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals five times this season.
• In Edmonton’s 10 games this season, five have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 1.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.56) and the Oilers (2.2).
• These two teams are allowing 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 gone 3-3 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -131 or shorter, Nashville is 3-3 (winning 50.0% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 56.7% to win.

Oilers Moneyline: +111

• Edmonton is set as the moneyline underdog for the first time this season.
• The Oilers haven’t played a game with moneyline odds of +111 or longer.
• 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

• Ryan O’Reilly has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, registering eight points in nine games.
• Having scored four goals and adding four assists, Filip Forsberg is a strong contributor for Nashville through nine games.
• Through nine games, Jonathan Marchessault has proven himself as a contributor for Nashville. He has six points (two goals and four assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 2 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 19 goals with 182 saves.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Edmonton’s Connor McDavid has recorded seven assists and three goals in 10 games, good for 10 points.
• Leon Draisaitl’s 10 points this season, including six goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Edmonton.
• Mattias Ekholm has scored two goals and contributed six assists for Edmonton, giving him a point total of eight.
• Stuart Skinner has a record of 2-4-1 in seven games this season, conceding 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) with 156 saves and 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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