The contest between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities 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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Stars vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.41999999999999993 less than the total set for this contest.
• The 5.7 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -201

• The Stars are 15-7 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -201 or shorter, Dallas is 5-2 (winning 71.4% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 66.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +167

• Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 11 times this season, and lost each time.
• The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +167 or longer (in one chance).
• Nashville has a 37.5% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, recording 29 points in 27 games.
• Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as an important offensive option for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• In the 20 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 13th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 16 assists and seven goals in 29 games, good for 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 19 points, thanks to nine goals and 10 assists.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a 6-13-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league). In 24 games, he has 629 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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