Stars vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Nov. 8

The Dallas Stars (7-4-3) go on the road against the Nashville Predators (5-7-4, losers of three straight) at Bridgestone Arena. The matchup on Saturday, Nov. 8 begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Predators have gone 3-5-2. They have put up 24 goals, while their opponents have scored 32. They have gone on the power play 26 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (19.2% of opportunities).

Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Predators 4, Stars 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (+133)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars have a 7-4-3 record overall, with a 2-3-5 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • Dallas has 10 points (4-0-2) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Stars recorded just one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
  • Dallas lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Stars have scored three or more goals in nine games (6-2-1, 13 points).
  • In the four games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
  • In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 4-2-1 (nine points).
  • The Stars' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Stars went 3-2-2 in those contests (eight points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators (5-7-4 overall) have posted a record of 1-4-5 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
  • In the seven games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
  • This season the Predators scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Nashville has earned seven points (2-3-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Predators have scored three or more goals five times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-1-1).
  • Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in five games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 1-3-1 (three points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 4-4-3 to register 11 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
21st 2.86 Goals Scored 2.44 30th
21st 3.21 Goals Allowed 3.38 26th
27th 26 Shots 27.3 22nd
17th 28.2 Shots Allowed 29.2 21st
3rd 34% Power Play % 14.29% 28th
28th 70.45% Penalty Kill % 82% 14th

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