The Nashville Predators (3-5-1) have -130 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Edmonton Oilers (4-5-1), who have +110 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Watch along on ESPN+ as the Predators attempt to knock off the Oilers.
Predators vs. Oilers Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Favorite: Predators (-130)
Underdog: Oilers (+110)
Over/under: 6
Predators vs. Oilers Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Oilers (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6)
Score Prediction:
Predators 4 – Oilers 2
How to Bet on Predators vs. Oilers
Predators and Oilers Betting Trends
In five of nine matches this season, Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
Edmonton has played five games this season that ended with more than 6 goals.
These teams are scoring 4.8 goals per game between them, 1.2 fewer than this game’s total.
These teams give up 6.9 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
The Predators are 3-3 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
The Oilers are an underdog for the first time this season.
Predators Stats & Insights
The Predators are ranked 29th in the league with 23 goals this season, an average of 2.6 per contest.
The Predators rank 13th in total goals against, conceding 3.4 goals per game (31 total) in league action.
Their goal differential (-8) ranks them 25th in the NHL.
The Predators shoot 7.1% as a team, ranked 30th-best in the league.
The Predators average 27 hits and 13.8 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 2.6 goals per game (23 total) during that span.
On the defensive side, the Predators have allowed 26 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers’ 22 total goals (2.2 per game) rank 30th in the league.
The Oilers have allowed 35 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank 22nd.
Their 30th-ranked goal differential is -13.
The Oilers’ collective 6.4% shooting percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
The Oilers have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
They have scored 22 goals during that span.
Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have given up 33 goals (3.3 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Predators Key Players to Watch
Filip Forsberg has been a big player for Nashville this season, with eight points in nine games.
Ryan O’Reilly is contributing with eight points (three goals, five assists).
Juuse Saros has a record of 2-4-1. He has allowed 19 goals (2.75 goals against average) and recorded 182 saves.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Leon Draisaitl’s six goals and four assists in 10 games give him 10 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Connor McDavid’s 10 points this season, including three goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Edmonton.
Stuart Skinner’s record stands at 2-4-1 on the season, giving up 23 goals (3.5 goals against average) and compiling 156 saves with an .872 save percentage (55th in the league).
Predators vs. Oilers Injuries
Predators: Spencer Stastney: Personal (Out), Austin Roest: Undisclosed (Out)
Oilers: Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out), Connor McDavid: Ankle (Out)
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