Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars 4/3/23 – Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars both hope to finish the season in playoff position. The Predators currently hold a 38-29-8 record and are just a few points out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference while Dallas has 41-21-14 record and the third-best record in Central Division play for their playoff hopes. With both teams determined to secure spots, this should be an exciting game according to NHL betting trends.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars
Date & Time: Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center
TV: ESPN+
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars 4/3/23 Betting Odds
Predators
Moneyline: +175
Puckline: +1.5 (-150)
Total: 6 over (-104)
Stars
Moneyline: -195
Puckline: -1.5 (+130)
Total: 6 under (-106)
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Analysis
The Nashville Predators have had an impressive season, but their offense could use some help, scoring just 2.76 goals per game. Matt Duchene, Thomas Novak and Cody Glass have combined for 50 goals and 75 assists while Roman Josi has added 18 goals and 41 assists from the point. However, other skaters have struggled; only seven active skaters have scored 10 or more this year which may limit opponents from taking advantage of such a talented squad. Despite these struggles on offense however, Nashville’s defense has held firm with only allowing 2.91 goals per game this year with only four goals scored in the last three games combined.
The Dallas Stars have had an exceptional season, scoring 3.41 goals per game. Jason Robertson, Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski lead the top two lines with 98 goals and 141 assists respectively; but all players have contributed. Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin and Wyatt Johnston combined for 74 goals and 76 assists while Miro Heiskanen added 11 goals and 55 assists from his point guard position to open up play. Not only that but this offense was so good this year that only 2.75 goals per game were allowed over five matches this season – 13 in five matches!
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Nashville’s last 18 games. Nashville are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Dallas. Nashville are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division division.
Over is 5-1-1 in Stars last 7 vs. Central. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Central. Over is 11-3-1 in Stars last 15 vs. Western Conference. Stars are 7-2 in their last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Stars are 17-5 in their last 22 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Dallas are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games at home.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Free Pick
The Predators are in search of a run at the playoffs, but the Stars are one of the top teams in the Western Conference and should dominate this game from the start. According to NHL betting sites, the Stars should easily win and cover the puckline for an impressive victory on their home ice.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (+130)
