The Central Division might be the best in hockey and two of its playoff-bound teams are set to square off when the Dallas Stars visit the Nashville Predators Tuesday night.
- The Predators are 10-25 in their last 35 games versus the Central Division.
- The Stars are 6-2 SU in their last eight road games.
- The Stars are 1-4 SU in their last five games following a loss.
Online book Sportsbook is presently offering the Preds at -145 in moneyline markets while the Stars are +115. The total is currently tabbed at 5.5 with OVER 5.5 goals at -110 and UNDER 5.5 goals at -120.
The Predators enter Tuesday’s action as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, carrying a four-game winning streak into the meeting with their Central Division rivals. Most recently, Nashville posted a 5-0 win on home ice over the St. Louis Blues back on Saturday and have had a couple of days off to enjoy their recent run of success.
Interestingly, the Preds have not been at their best when they have had two days off in between games. They have gone just 2-7 SU in their last nine games with two days off in between. Certainly an angle for Preds backers to keep in mind.
The Stars are trending in the opposite direction as they have now lost three-straight games following Monday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They are still tied with the Chicago Blackhawks atop the Central with 83 points, but have been dreadful of late, posting just one win in their last seven games overall.
A silver lining for Stars backers, however, is that they have won each of the last four meetings with the Preds. It could be a good night for the Stars to get back in the win column.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Nashville sat as -135 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.2-1.2 win for the Predators on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators bring a 31-21-11 record to the battle against the 38-19-7 Stars. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Nashville go 21-28-14 so far and the Stars go 34-29-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Dallas injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 11-rated Dallas Stars taking on the No. 8-rated Nashville Predators in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 17-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.88 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.61% rate while the Stars have a 79.26% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Red Wings on February 29. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +129 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
The Predators were a 5-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -134 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Dallas is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dallas's last 14 games
- Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dallas's last 13 games on the road
- Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games
- Nashville is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games at home
- Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas home to New Jersey, Friday, March 4th
Nashville home to New Jersey, Thursday, March 3rd
