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Oilers vs. Predators Prediction and Odds - October 17, 2023

The Nashville Predators will face the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.
Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Predators, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs. Predators
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Oilers-Predators NHL game 10,000 times.
Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 57% chance of defeating the Predators.
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Oilers vs. Predators Odds
- Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-178), Oilers -1.5 (+170)
- Moneyline: Predators +128, Oilers -140
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+110)
The Predators are +1.5 underdogs against the Oilers, with -178 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +170.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +128. That means you can bet $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228, if they win.
On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.
The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.
As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.
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Best Bets: Oilers vs. Predators
- Puck Line: Predators +1.5 @ -178 via FanDuel Sportsbook (65% probability)
- Moneyline: Predators @ +128 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via PointsBet (51% probability)
Our best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.
While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Predators moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Oilers vs. Predators Prediction
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Oilers vs. Predators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Predators? The latest data is in.
Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Predators.
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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Predators.
DimersBOT gives McDavid an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Oilers star is a 44.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Probabilities
Edmonton Oilers
- Connor McDavid: 8.7% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.8% probability
- Zach Hyman: 5.3% probability
- Evander Kane: 5.2% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.1% probability
Nashville Predators
- Filip Forsberg: 7.3% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 4.7% probability
- Thomas Novak: 4.4% probability
- Roman Josi: 3.9% probability
- Cody Glass: 3.9% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities
Edmonton Oilers
- Connor McDavid: 44.8% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 41.4% probability
- Zach Hyman: 28.2% probability
- Evander Kane: 28.1% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 26.7% probability
Nashville Predators
- Filip Forsberg: 37.7% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 28.8% probability
- Thomas Novak: 25.7% probability
- Cody Glass: 22.6% probability
- Roman Josi: 21.4% probability
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Oilers vs. Predators on Tuesday October 17, 2023.
Oilers vs. Predators 2023
Tuesday's matchup between the Predators and Oilers at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Tuesday October 17, 2023
- Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
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