A critical game between Central Division rivals takes place on Friday night as the Dallas Stars (24-11-5) host the Nashville Predators (22-18-1) in one of just two games on the NHL schedule today. Nashville beat the Stars 4-3 last week and is fourth in the NHL standings for the Central, eight points back of the third-place Stars.
Predators vs Stars Picks
- Pick 1: Predators +155
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (-110)
Juuse Saros (3.09 GAA, .899 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Predators, while Scott Wedgewood (3.11 GAA, .895 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for Dallas with Jake Oettinger sidelined with a lower-body injury. Let’s check out the Predators vs Stars odds and potential NHL picks today.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Odds
Dallas is the betting favorite at BetUS with -175 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+145) puck line odds. The Predators have NHL odds of +155 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-165) for the puck line. The over/under for Predators vs. Stars odds is 6.5.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Information
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars
Location of the game: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Date & Time: Friday, January 12 at 8 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Betting Preview
Predators Goalies Struggling
The Nashville Predators have mostly exceeded expectations in the scores and odds so far this season as they weren’t exactly among the NHL picks to make the playoffs. However, the last few games in the Nashville Predators have been tough as they’re 4-5-1 in their last 10 games and have lost two of three. Saros, meanwhile, has allowed five goals in three of his last four starts, including five goals on 20 shots in a loss to the Calgary Flames on January 4.
Nashville is 18th in goals (3.1) and 19th in goals allowed (3.17). They’re 10-7-1 on the road. Filip Forsberg leads the team in NHL player stats with 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists) and Ryan O’Reilly is second with 35 points (15 goals, 20 assists).
Tyson Barrie is day-to-day on the NHL injury report with an upper-body injury.
Stars Boast League’s Second-Best Offense
Dallas ranks second in NHL stats for goals (3.68) and has had no trouble scoring as of late. They’re 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and coming off of a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday. Seven different players scored in the win, including Nils Lundqvist, who had a goal and an assist. Tyler Seguin scored for the fourth consecutive game and has five goals during that stretch. He’s one of six players on the Dallas Stars roster with at least 30 points – Jason Robertson leads the team in scoring with 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists).
Dallas is 13-7-2 at home, including 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. Four of those games have gone to overtime, which is no surprise considering that the Dallas Stars have the second-worst record against the spread (ATS) in the league this season at 13-27, including 6-16 at home. They’ve won consecutive NHL scores and are 10-3-2 against Central Division opponents.
In addition to Oettinger, Dallas is without defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who is out with a lower-body injury.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks
Dallas has been up and down lately, winning big at home and then going to overtime against weaker teams. Nashville is a decent road team and, despite being underdogs in the Predators vs. Stars odds, have the better record ATS in this situation (10-8 on the road). The over has also hit more often than not in Predators road games (12 times in 18 times).
- Pick 1: Predators +155
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (-110)
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