Nashville Predators (0-0) vs Dallas Stars (0-0)
Game Info: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +100 / Dallas Stars -120 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 10th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars went 52-21-9 last year and they finished with 113 points, which was first in the Central Division. Dallas was one of the top teams in the NHL last season and they made a deep run in the playoffs. The Stars defeated the Golden Knights in seven games, then beat the Avalanche in six games to make the Western Conference Finals. Dallas ended up losing to Edmonton in six games, after leading 2-1 in the series. The Stars are expected to go with Jake Oettinger in this game, who had a .905 save percentage last season, while Jason Robertson led the team with 29 goals and 51 assists.
Dallas went 5-1 in the preseason, as they picked up wins against St. Louis, Colorado (twice), and Minnesota (twice). The Stars opened the preseason with five straight wins but did lose the finale to St. Louis in overtime.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators were 47-30-5 last season and they finished with 99 points, which was good for fourth in the Central Division. Nashville had a very solid 2023-24 season, but they ended up losing in the first round of the playoffs in six games against the Canucks. Nashville had plenty of chances to win the series and they played very well defensively but had plenty of trouble scoring goals. Juuse Saros is expected to get the nod in goal after posting a .906 save percentage last year. The Predators made a number of big moves in the offseason, so expectations are sky-high for this team.
Nashville went 2-3 in the preseason this year, picking up wins against Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Predators lost to Florida (twice) and Carolina, but did finish the preseason by winning two of their last three games and scoring 15 goals in those three games.
Why the Stars will beat the Predators
- The Stars have won each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost four of their last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have lost the third period in three of their last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Stars’ last seven season openers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 13 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Stars’ last five games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Seguin has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Stars as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites against the Predators.
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites against the Predators.
Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Both of these teams come into this season with very high expectations, but the Predators will have the home-ice advantage in this game. Nashville brought in plenty of scoring ability during the offseason, but I am curious to see how long it takes for the new lines to gel. Dallas went to the WCF last season and is expected to be one of the best teams in the NHL once again. This should be a great game, but I will give the edge to Dallas, as I think it will take Nashville some time to get going. Take the Stars here.