Match Analysis: Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-08
- Time: 8:40 PM UTC
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Game Overview
The Dallas Stars (7-4-3) visit the Nashville Predators (5-7-4) in an NHL matchup where Dallas is favored both on the moneyline and puck line, with an implied stronger recent form and offensive output. Nashville is struggling with a poor recent record and lower scoring pace at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- Dallas holds a better recent form (7-4-3) with superior scoring (2.86 goals per game) but lower defensive reliability (3.21 goals against). Nashville is 5-7-4 with six losses in their last seven games and 2.44 goals per game scoring, indicating offensive struggles.
- Dallas has a dominant recent H2H record versus Nashville, winning 6 of their last 10 encounters, including a recent 3-2 victory. This trend supports Dallasβ likelihood to come out on top again.
- Dallas has a questionable Matt Duchene (Upper Body), but no major confirmed injures impacting starters. Nashvilleβs injury status is stable with no major key players listed out, but team form is weak.
- The game is at Nashville's home arena, but Dallas has shown decent success on the road with a 3-1-2 record. Travel and venue factors slightly favor Nashville, but Dallasβ form and motivation outweigh that.
- Dallas aims to end a two-game road losing streak and regain momentum, while Nashville is trying to halt a six-game losing skid with low scoring confidence, diminishing their motivation for a comeback.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -159 (Dallas) / +128 (Nashville) | Dallas Stars | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | Dallas -1.5 +160 / Nashville +1.5 -205 | Dallas Stars -1.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
| Over/under | Over 5.5 -124 / Under 5.5 +100 | Over 5.5 | β β β ββ 62% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Dallas Stars -2% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 5.5 -1% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at -1% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Dallas Stars to win outright on the moneyline, covering a -1.5 goal spread, with the total going over 5.5 goals.
Predicted Score: Dallas Stars 4 – Nashville Predators 2