In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 16, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars (50-25-6, 37-44 ATS) were on a six-game winning run and secured the second place in the Central Division. After that, they lost six in a row, falling to the Penguins, Wild, Canucks, Jets, Hockey Club, and Red Wings. Dallas will take on the Avalanche in the first round of the playoffs in what should be a spectacular series.
The Stars score 3.38 goals per game on average (3rd), while they concede 2.68 GPG (6th). This season, Matt Duchene leads the team with 81 points (30 G and 51 A). Jason Robertson has 80 points (35 G and 45 A), while Wyatt Johnston chips in with 71 points (33 G and 38 A).
Jake Oettinger (36-17-4) is expected to start for the Stars at the goal on Wednesday against the Predators. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.53 goals per game this year with a .911 SV% and two shutouts.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators (29-44-8, 34-47 ATS) went through a rough patch during which they suffered six consecutive defeats, but bounced back with a pair of wins over the Islanders and Hockey Club. However, the Predators returned to losing ways against the Golden Knights and Hockey Club, allowing even 12 goals in the process. Nashville is 14th in the West with 66 points.
The Predators average 2.56 goals per game this year (32nd), while they allow 3.37 GPG (28th). Filip Forsberg leads the team with 74 points (31 G and 43 A). Jonathan Marchessault contributes 54 points (20 G and 34 A), while Steven Stamkos has 52 points (27 G and 25 A).
Juuse Saros (19-31-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Predators on Wednesday against the Stars. The 29-year-old is allowing 3.02 goals per game this year with a .894 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Predators’ last six home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Stars’ last five night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Stars and Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites against the Predators.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.01%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.68).
- The Dallas Stars are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Predators vs Stars Prediction
The Stars won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. This season, the Stars lead 2-1, and Dallas won the latest clash two weeks ago in Texas. This game has no significance for either team, so both can have a relaxing approach, which will likely turn into a bunch of goals. The Stars clearly don’t care for the remaining games, and that’s going to be the case on Wednesday as well. Each of Nashville’s last four games produced 7+ goals. I am backing the Over.