The Dallas Stars (49-21-4, riding a six-game winning streak) host the Nashville Predators (27-40-8, losers of four in a row). The matchup on Thursday, April 3 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.
In the past 10 contests for the Predators (2-7-1), their offense has scored 19 goals while their defense has allowed 29 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (23.1%).
Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Stars 5, Predators 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-300)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have gone 9-4-13 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 49-21-4.
- Dallas is 15-7-2 (32 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Stars registered only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Dallas has scored two goals in 16 games this season (6-8-2 record, 14 points).
- The Stars have scored more than two goals 50 times, and are 42-6-2 in those games (to record 86 points).
- In the 25 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 20-4-1 to register 41 points.
- In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-13-1 (43 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 27-7-3 to record 57 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 27-40-8 record this season and are 4-8-12 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 24 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in 11 games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-12-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Predators have scored at least three goals in 32 games, earning 47 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games and picked up 25 points with a record of 11-13-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 16-16-5 (37 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 36 games, going 11-22-3 to record 25 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.41 | Goals Scored | 2.52 | 32nd |
| 3rd | 2.53 | Goals Allowed | 3.27 | 24th |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 13th | 22.52% | Power Play % | 21.05% | 18th |
| 1st | 84.73% | Penalty Kill % | 80.54% | 12th |
Stars vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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