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The Dallas Stars (4-3-1) host the Nashville Predators (4-3-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars knocked off the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in their last outing, while the Predators are coming off a 5-4 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Sunday's hockey game.
Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Sunday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Predators 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (+124)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 1-1-2 in overtime matchups as part of a 4-3-1 overall record.
- In the three games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
- In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Dallas lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals five times, and are 4-1-0 in those games (to register eight points).
- In the lone game when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-2-0 to register four points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have earned a record of 1-2-3 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 4-3-2.
- In the four games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Nashville has six points (2-1-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in three games, earning four points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in two games has a record of 1-0-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Nashville is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned eight points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 28th |
| 24th | 3.5 | Goals Allowed | 3.22 | 19th |
| 19th | 27.8 | Shots | 27.4 | 21st |
| 19th | 29.4 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 21st |
| 1st | 34.62% | Power Play % | 6.9% | 31st |
| 27th | 69.23% | Penalty Kill % | 90.32% | 4th |
Stars vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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