Stars vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - April 16

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The Dallas Stars (50-25-6) hit the road to play the Nashville Predators (29-44-8) at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars have lost six games in a row.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Wednesday's game.

In the last 10 contests, the Predators have gone 2-8-0 while totaling 26 goals against 41 goals conceded. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (28.0%).

Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Stars 4, Predators 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-158)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars have gone 9-6-15 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 50-25-6.
  • In the 26 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-7-4 record (good for 34 points).
  • In the eight games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
  • Dallas has taken 15 points from the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (6-8-3 record).
  • The Stars are 43-9-3 in the 55 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 89 points).
  • In the 27 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 20-6-1 record (41 points).
  • In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-13-1 (43 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 44 games, going 28-11-5 to record 61 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 6-8-14 record in overtime matchups this season and a 29-44-8 overall record.
  • In the 26 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
  • This season the Predators scored just one goal in 13 games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has 14 points (4-12-6) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals in 36 games, earning 51 points from those contests.
  • Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 28 games this season and has registered 25 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 17-18-5 (39 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Predators went 12-24-3 in those contests (27 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
3rd 3.38 Goals Scored 2.56 32nd
6th 2.68 Goals Allowed 3.37 27th
14th 28.3 Shots 29.2 9th
23rd 29 Shots Allowed 28.5 15th
16th 22.54% Power Play % 21.78% 18th
5th 82.14% Penalty Kill % 81.01% 8th

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