The Dallas Stars (49-21-4, on a six-game winning streak) host the Nashville Predators (27-40-8, losers of four straight). The contest on Thursday, April 3 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Thursday's matchup.
In the last 10 games, the Predators are 2-7-1 while totaling 19 total goals (six power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 23.1%). They have conceded 29 goals.
Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Stars 5, Predators 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-304)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 49-21-4 overall and 9-4-13 in overtime games.
- Dallas has 32 points (15-7-2) in the 24 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Dallas has finished 6-8-2 in the 16 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 14 points).
- The Stars are 42-6-2 in the 50 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 86 points).
- In the 25 games when Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 20-4-1 to register 41 points.
- In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-13-1 (43 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Stars finished 27-7-3 in those contests (57 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have posted a record of 4-8-12 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 27-40-8.
- Nashville has earned 24 points (8-8-8) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in 11 games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-12-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Predators have earned 47 points in their 32 games with at least three goals scored.
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games this season and has recorded 25 points from those matchups.
- 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 register 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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