Stars vs. Predators Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

Dallas Stars (50-25-6) vs. Nashville Predators (29-44-8)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Stars: On a 5-game losing streak, most recently falling 6-4 to Detroit

  • Predators: Coming off a brutal 7-3 loss to Utah

Head-to-Head:

Dallas has won 7 of the last 10 matchups against Nashville, including dominant performances on the road. Despite their recent struggles, the Stars have consistently handled the Predators, especially when healthy.

Dallas Stars Breakdown:

Dallas might be on a five-game skid, but they’re still a 50-win team with elite offensive talent. They’re scoring 3.38 goals per game and have a power play converting at 22.5%. The biggest concern tonight is their defense, as Miro Heiskanen remains out, along with multiple key blue-liners listed day-to-day. Still, Jason Robertson (35 goals) and Matt Duchene (81 points) give this team firepower, and Jake Oettinger provides steadiness in net with a 2.53 GAA and .911 SV%.

Key Players:

  • Jason Robertson: 35 goals, 41 assists

  • Matt Duchene: 30 goals, 51 assists

Nashville Predators Breakdown:

Nashville’s season is just about over, and it shows. They’ve allowed 15 goals in their last 2 games and have lost 8 of their last 10. Goalie play has been abysmal, with Juuse Saros holding a 3.02 GAA and .894 SV%, while backup Justus Annunen sits at 3.80 GAA with a .851 SV%. Filip Forsberg (31 goals) remains their lone offensive threat, but the defense and goaltending issues are simply overwhelming.

Key Players:

  • Filip Forsberg: 31 goals, 43 assists

  • Ryan O’Reilly: 27 goals, 34 assists

Betting Trends:

Dallas Stars:

  • 31 wins in their last 50 games

  • 16 wins in their last 26 road games

  • Averaging 3.5 goals per game in their last 10

Nashville Predators:

  • 2 wins in their last 10

  • 4 losses in their last 5 home games

  • 7 losses in their last 10 against Dallas

Exact Score Prediction:

Dallas Stars 5 – Nashville Predators 2

Our Best Bet:

Dallas Stars ML (-150)

Even on a cold streak, Dallas is leagues better than Nashville. The Stars have elite offensive depth, and the Predators simply can’t keep the puck out of their own net. With Dallas desperate to get back in the win column and Nashville coasting to the finish line, this sets up as a perfect bounce-back spot. The Stars’ offense should roll tonight.

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