Nashville Predators betting preview

The Nashville Predators had a 47-30-5 record last season and finished with 99 points, good for fourth place in the Central Division. Nashville had a very solid 2023-24 season, but lost to the Canucks in six games in the first round of the playoffs. Nashville had plenty of chances to win the series and they played very well defensively but had a lot of trouble scoring goals. Juuse Saros is expected to get the scoring touch after posting a .906 save percentage last year. The Predators made a number of big moves in the offseason, so expectations are extremely high for this team.

Nashville went 2-3 in the preseason this year, picking up wins over Tampa Bay and Carolina. The Predators lost to Florida (twice) and Carolina, but finished the preseason with a win in two of their final three games, 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 any 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.

Facts about the overall goals

• Each of the Predators’ last four night games against Western Conference opponents fell BELOW the total goal line.
• Six of the Stars’ last seven season-opening games fell BELOW the total goal line.
• Four of the last five night games between teams from the same division were BELOW the total goal line.
• The Over 1.5 Goals Period 3 market has been used in each of the Predators’ last 13 home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Over 1.5 Goals Period 1 market has struck 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 underdog team.
• Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight home games against Central Division opponents.
• Gustav Nyquist has scored at least one point in each of the Predators’ last six games as an underdog against Western Conference opponents.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Seguin has scored in three of his last four appearances with the Stars as the away favorite against Central Division opponents.
• Jason Robertson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last eight games as a favorite against the Predators.
• Jason Robertson has scored at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games as the favorite against the Predators.

Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Prediction

Both teams come into this season with very high expectations, but the Predators will have home field advantage in this game. Nashville brought in plenty of scoring prospects this offseason, but I’m curious to see how long it takes for the new lines to form. Dallas went to the WCF last season and is expected to be one of the NHL’s best teams again. This should be a great game, but I’ll give the preference to Dallas as I think Nashville will need some time to get going. Take the stars here.