The Dallas Stars (50-25-6) will aim to halt a six-game losing streak when they face the Nashville Predators (29-44-8) on the road on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's action on the ice.
In the last 10 contests, the Predators have registered a 2-8-0 record after totaling 26 total goals (seven power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 28.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 41 goals in those games.
Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Stars 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-168)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have finished 9-6-15 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 50-25-6.
- Dallas is 15-7-4 (34 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Dallas has scored exactly two goals in 17 games this season (6-8-3 record, 15 points).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals 55 times, and are 43-9-3 in those games (to record 89 points).
- In the 27 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it went 20-6-1 to record 41 points.
- In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-13-1 (43 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Stars finished 28-11-5 in those matchups (61 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 29-44-8 this season and are 6-8-14 in overtime games.
- Nashville has earned 26 points (9-9-8) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators recorded just one goal in 13 games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has 14 points (4-12-6) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 36 games, earning 51 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 28 games and picked up 25 points with a record of 11-14-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 17-18-5 (39 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Predators went 12-24-3 in those matchups (27 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.38 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 32nd |
| 6th | 2.68 | Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 27th |
| 14th | 28.3 | Shots | 29.2 | 9th |
| 23rd | 29 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| 16th | 22.54% | Power Play % | 21.78% | 18th |
| 5th | 82.14% | Penalty Kill % | 81.01% | 8th |
Stars vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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