Stars vs Predators Betting Odds and Prediction March 06 2018

Preds Favored Over Stars In Bid For Record 9th Straight Win

The Nashville Predators have been on fire the last couple of weeks and opened as a -165 favorite to hold home serve vs the Dallas Stars. The Predators have won eight games in a row and are one of the top teams in the league at home at 22-10 SU this season.

SHARK BITES
  • The Predators are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home after consecutive road games.
  • The total has gone OVER in five of the Predators’ last seven games at home.
  • The Stars are 4-19 SU in their last 23 games vs their division on the road.

Winning nine games in a row would be a franchise record for Nashville. The Predators lead the Western Conference standings and one of the main reasons has been their scoring output, averaging 4.2 goals per game over their last 10. The return of Mike Fisher is sure to give Nashville a boost as the fan favorite will be playing his first game back at Bridgestone Arena and scored a goal in his season debut vs Vancouver last week.

Dallas has gotten mixed results lately and is 4-6 SU in its last 10 games. The Stars will also be without starting goaltender Ben Bishop for this game while he recovers from a knee injury. Dallas might be in fade territory in this contest as the Stars are 1-4 SU in their last five games in this matchup and were outscored 24-13 in those games.

The total opened at 5.5 and bettors should consider the OVER in this tilt. The Predators’ scoring prowess has been noted and the OVER has hit in seven of their last 10 games. It’s also worth noting the OVER has hit in seven of the last 10 games in this matchup.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -160 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The OVER/UNDER total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.7-2.1 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

Supporters of the Dallas Stars have seen them go 37-23-6 so far this season, while the Nashville Predators are at 42-14-9. In totals betting, the Predators are 33-31-1, while the Stars are 34-30-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Dallas injuries news.

It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 4-rated Predators and the No. 15-ranked Stars, according to the latest NHL power poll here at OddsShark.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Nashville's No. 4-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.64 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 22.73% while the Stars defense kills off 82.82% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Senators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Senators at +197 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Nashville, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Avalanche on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -141 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Dallas is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games
  • Dallas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
  • Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games
  • Nashville is 7-16 ATS in its last 23 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Dallas home to Anaheim, Friday, March 9
Nashville home to Anaheim, Thursday, March 8

The Predators are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games at home after consecutive road games.home The total has gone OVER in five of the Predators’ last seven games at home.home The Stars are 4-19 SU in their last 23 games vs their division on the road.away
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