Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars: Game Preview, Predictions, Odds, Betting Tips & more | Jan 12th 2024

Fresh off a convincing 7-2 triumph over the Minnesota Wild, the Dallas Stars (24-11-5) are gearing up to face the Nashville Predators (22-18-1) at the American Airlines Center on Friday, January 12 at 8:00 PM ET.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, BSSW, and BSSO. In their last outing, the Predators stumbled to a 5-3 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks.

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars: Game Preview

Jason Robertson stands out as one of Dallas' standout performers this season, amassing an impressive 41 points.

Matt Duchene has been a key contributor with 12 goals and 24 assists in 39 games, while Roope Hintz has notched 36 points with 17 goals and 19 assists. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood holds a .895 save percentage in 19 games.

For the Nashville Predators, Filip Forsberg leads the charge with 45 points from 21 goals and 24 assists in 41 games.

Ryan O'Reilly follows closely with 35 points, contributing 15 goals and 20 assists. Gustav Nyquist adds to the offensive firepower with 33 points. In goal, Kevin Lankinen boasts a 5-3-0 record, a .901 save percentage, and a 3.1 goals-against average.

Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars: Head-to-Head

1. The Stars and Predators have played a total of 70 games as of today in their hockey matchups.
2. Across these 70 games, both teams have recorded 35 wins, 35 losses, and no draws in regular play.
3. The teams have also engaged in overtime (OT) play, with the Dallas Stars securing 7 wins and 3 losses in OT, while the Nashville Predators have 3 wins and 7 losses in the same scenario.
4. In shootouts (PS), the Stars have won 4 times and lost 2, while the Predators have won 2 shootouts and lost 4.
5. The average number of goals per match for the Dallas Stars is 2.8, slightly higher than the Nashville Predators' average of 2.5.

Predators vs Stars: Prediction

The odds favor the Dallas Stars (-176) against the Nashville Predators (+146), with an over/under set at 6.5 goals.

In the last 10 NHL games, the Stars boasted a 6-3-1 record, showcasing an impressive 42 goals scored. While the Predators hold a 4-5-1 record over the same period, they've averaged 2.9 goals per game, totaling 29. The statistical trends suggest an expectation for the Stars to secure a victory in this matchup.

Predators vs Stars: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result: Stars to win the game.

Tip 2: Game to have over five goals: Yes.

Tip 3: Stars to score first: Yes.

Tip 4: Filip Forsberg to score: Yes.