The Nashville Predators schedule isn’t doing the squads playoffs hopes any favors as the Predators travel to Dallas to take on the Stars, who are fighting for the Central Division lead.
With the Dallas Stars on the precipice of clinching a playoff spot while the Predators fight to stay alive, tonight’s Predators vs Stars matchup has significant stakes.
We’ll review the stats, trends, and Predators vs Stars odds before making our NHL picks today.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Odds
Before making our NHL picks, we must review the Predators vs Stars odds and betting records.
NHL odds have the Nashville Predators (+1.5) listed between +160 and +170 on the moneyline, while the Dallas Stars (-1.5) are listed between -195 and -205.
The Stars are 39-37 ATS, while the Predators are 38-37 ATS.
While a win for our Dallas Stars prediction seems inevitable, the total goals line is one of our favored picks in the Predators vs Stars odds. The total goals line is set at 6.0 total goals, with the over listed between -105 and -107 and the under listed between -110 and -115.
Dallas has a 32-40-4 over/under record, while Nashville is 34-39-2 over/under.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars Information
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars
Location of the Game: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas.
Date and Time: Monday, April 3rd, 2023, 8:30 PM ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | https://livestreamsports.co/
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars Betting Preview
This Predators vs Stars matchup on the NHL schedule today is the fourth and final matchup of the season.
Dallas has won the three previous NHL matchups, winning 4-1 on October 13th, 5-1 on October 15th, and 3-2 on December 27th.
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators have lost three of the last five games and are 4-6 in the last ten. Nashville is 4-6 over/under in the last ten games.
The under is 4-1 in the last five games against the Central Divison. The Predators average 2.8 goals per game, while the powerplay operates at 17.7%.
Defensively, Nashville gives up 2.9 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 81.9%.
Roman Josi leads the Predators in NHL player stats with 59 points (18 goals, 41 assists).
Josi is among the Predators players listed on the NHL injury report, which includes Centers Matt Duchene and Jusso Parssinen and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon. We expect Jussi Saros (30-21-7, 2.72 GAA, .918 SV%) to get the start for the Predators.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars have sat atop the Central Division NHL standings most of the season, having won three of the last five games, and are 5-5 straight-up (5-4-1) in the last ten.
Dallas is 6-4 over/under in the last ten games. The over is 11-3-1 in the Stars’ last 15 games against the Western Conference.
The NHL stats favor Dallas, averaging 3.4 goals per game, with the powerplay operating at 23.5%. Defensively, the Stars give up 2.8 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 83.0%.
Jason Robertson leads the Stars with 97 points (42 goals, 55 assists). We expect number one goalie Jake Oettinger (33-11-11, 2.47 GAA, .917 SV%) to get the start for the Stars.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars Betting Picks
We’ve reviewed the stats, trends, and Predators vs Stars odds; we must make our NHL picks. The under is 4-0-1 in the last five head-to-head meetings, while the over is 15-4-2 in the last 21 meetings in Dallas.
The favorite is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
Pick 1: Our first pick is to take the Dallas Stars to win on the moneyline and clinch their spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars are the better team, while the Predators’ top-scoring threats are injured.
Pick 2: Our second pick is to take the under. Nashville has scored two goals or less in eight of the last ten games.
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