In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 26th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 4-3-2 this year after they defeated Los Angeles in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Nashville led 2-1 in the second period, but they needed a goal late in the third to tie the game, before winning in the shootout. The Predators were out shot by a total of 40-25, won 55.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg, O’Reilly (2), and Smith, while Saros stopped 36 out of 40 shots, which was a .900 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville defeated Vancouver by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 5-2 before that. The Predators have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for fourth in the Central standings with 10 points. Nashville has scored 2.38 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 7.4% on the power play and 89.3% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly and Roman Josi have led Nashville with five points each, while Haula, Marchessault, and Forsberg have each added four points. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Justus Annunen, who is 0-1-0 with a 5.07 goals against average and an .808 save percentage this year.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 4-3-1 this season after they defeated Carolina by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored two times in the second and once in the third for the win. The Stars out shot Carolina by a total of 34-28, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Steel and Heiskanen, while Oettinger stopped 26 out of 28 shots, which was a .929 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas lost to the Kings by a score of 3-2 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. The Stars have lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with nine points. Dallas has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.71 goals against per game, while also going 31.8% on the power play and 65.2% on the penalty kill this season. Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen, and Roope Hintz have led Dallas with eight points each, while Jason Robertson has added seven points. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Casey DeSmith, who is 0-1-0 with a 5.15 goals against average and an .808 save percentage this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Predators have won eight of their last nine night games at Bridgestone Arena after coming off a shootout.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four home games after coming off a shootout.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have won each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have lost the third period in eight of their last nine home games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 13 games as favorites against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 11 games between the Stars and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in four of the Predators’ last five games as home underdogs.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Predators as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 Sunday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last seven Sunday road games.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Sunday night appearances against Central Division opponents.
Predators vs Stars Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning on Saturday night, which means they will be on a back to back here. The Stars are 2-1-0 on the road this year, while the Predators are 3-1-1 at home. Nashville has won two games in a row, but they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four. Both teams have been lower scoring to start the season, but I don’t love either backup goalie. Take the over in this contest.