| MATCHUP | Stars Dallas | Predators Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-4-3 | 5-7-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 160 | +1.5 -192 |
| Moneyline | -162 | +136 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (105) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 8th 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 are 7-4-3 this season after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 7-5 in their last game. Dallas led 2-0 after the first period and 3-2 in the second, but they allowed five of the last seven goals for the tough loss. The Stars out shot Anaheim by a total of 26-25, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 3-5 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Hintz, Johnston (2), Rantanen, and Seguin, while Oettinger stopped 18 out of 24 shots, which was a .750 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Panthers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Stars have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 17 points. Dallas has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 34.0% on the power play and 70.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with eight goals and 12 assists, while Wyatt Johnston has added nine goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 5-3-2 with a 2.89 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 5-7-4 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed two goals in the second and one in the third for the loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 26-24, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from O’Reilly, while Saros stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Wild by a score of 3-2 and the Canucks by a score of 5-4. The Predators have lost six of their last seven games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 14 points. Nashville has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with six goals and six assists, while Ryan O’Reilly has added six goals and four assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 5-5-3 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Predators have lost six of their last seven games.
- The Stars have won six of their last seven games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Stars’ last five games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Bridgestone Arena following a loss.
- The Stars have won the second period in four of their last five games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Stars’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four day games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Stars’ last nine day games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six home games against the Stars.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in three of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Predators’ last 15 home games.
- Spencer Stastney has recorded an assist in five of the Predators’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Mikko Rantanen has scored at least one goal in five of the Stars’ last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last 10 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in five of the Stars’ last six games as favorites.
Stars vs Predators Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling in recent games, but Dallas is the better team by a wide margin in my opinion. The Stars are 3-1-2 on the road this year, while the Predators are 4-4-2 at home. Nashville has lost six of their last seven games and they are scoring just 2.44 goals per game. I don’t trust the Predators at either end of the ice and I have to fade them here. Take the Stars by at least two goals.