| MATCHUP | Dallas Stars | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3-1 | 4-4-2 |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators meet Sunday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators prediction.
Dallas Stars Recap
The Dallas Stars come into this game looking to add on to their 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes last time out to sit at 4-3-1 this season. After this game, Dallas will head home for a game against the Washington Capitals.
Stars Snap Four-Game Slide
Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with 10 points including 3 goals and a team-high 7 assists while Wyatt Johnston has 9 points with a team-high 5 goals. Roope Hintz has 8 points with 7 assists of his own while Thomas Harley has 7 points with 6 assists. Jason Robertson’s added 7 points with 3 goals and 4 assists while Tyler Seguin has 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists. Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen each have 4 points with Heiskanen logging 2 goals and 2 assists while Lindell has 3 assists. Jake Oettinger has gone 4-2-1 with a 2.99 GAA and an .899 save percentage in goal for Dallas while Casey DeSmith has gone 0-1 with a 5.15 GAA and an .808 save percentage so far this season.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 5-4 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings last time out to sit at 4-3-2 this season. After this game, Nashville will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at home.
Predators Win Back-To-Back Games
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 8 points coming on a team-high 5 goals and 3 assists while Filip Forsberg has 6 points with 3 goals and 3 assists. Roman Josi has 5 points with 4 assists while Erik Haula and Jonathan Marchessault each have 4 points with 2 goals and 2 assists while Cole Smith has 3 goals. Michael Bunting and Nick Perbix each have 3 points with 2 goals while Michael McCarron has 3 points with 2 assists and Luke Evangelista and Spencer Stastney each have 3 assists. Juuse Saros has gone 4-2-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 0-1 with a 5.07 GAA and an .808 save percentage so far this season.
Dallas Stars @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: October 26, 2025
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Predators have won eight of their last nine night games at Bridgestone Arena after coming off a shootout.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four home games after coming off a shootout.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have won each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have lost the third period in eight of their last nine home games when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last four games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 13 games as favorites against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 11 games between the Stars and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 Sunday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in four of the Predators’ last five games as home underdogs.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Predators as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Sunday night appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last seven Sunday road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank T31st in the league in power play percentage this season (6.90%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (90.32%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (34.62%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 27th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.23%).
Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators Prediction
I’m on the Stars in this one. I just think in a battle of the backups, I trust the Stars a lot more and we’ve seen the Predators disappoint in far more spots than not over the last year plus. I think Dallas is the better team and keeps the momentum going with a win here. Give me Dallas.