In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 28th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 35-14-9 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Dallas scored the first four goals in the game and they were able to cruise to the easy victory. The Stars out shot Seattle by a total of 32-19, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Duchene, Johnston (2), and Steel, while DeSmith stopped 18 out of 19 shots, which was a .947 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Blues by a score of 5-4 and the Jets by a score of 4-3. The Stars have won seven games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 79 points. Dallas has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 2.72 goals against per game, while also going 30.0% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jason Robertson has led Dallas with 32 goals and 34 assists, while Miro Heiskanen has added seven goals and 40 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 23-10-4 with a 2.73 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 27-24-7 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Nashville trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last three goals to pull away with the win. The Predators out shot Chicago by a total of 26-23, won 43.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg, O’Reilly, Stamkos, and Wood, while Annunen stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-2 and the Wild by a score of 6-5. The Predators have lost two of their last three games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 61 points. Nashville has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.45 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 21 goals and 36 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 25 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 21-17-5 with a 3.20 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last eight home games following a win.
- The Predators have lost 14 of their last 17 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Predators and Stars.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage against Stars.
- The Predators have lost the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won three of their last four games as road underdogs against the Stars.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as a home favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Stars’ last eight games.
- The Stars have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last six games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four night games between the Predators and Stars have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 15 games as favorites against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last nine road games against the Stars.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Matt Duchene has scored at least one goal in six of the Stars’ last seven games.
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last seven games as home favorites.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Stars vs Predators Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they will be at home, but they are dealing with huge injuries to Rantanen and Seguin. The Stars are 17-7-3 at home this year, while the Predators are 11-12-4 on the road. Nashville has dropped two of their last three games, but they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five. I think these injuries are going to be a big problem for Dallas, so I will take a shot with Nashville and the plus money.