The Dallas Stars (28-20-2) travel to meet the Nashville Predators (29-18-4) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Stars vs. Predators odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stars picked up a 3-2 comeback victory against the Winnipeg Jets in overtime Wednesday. Dallas has picked up three wins in the past four games overall, and the Under has cashed in each of the past five outings.
The Predators scored an impressive 6-4 road win at Florida Tuesday, and they head into this one with plenty of rest. The victory also snapped a four-game losing skid, which includes the most recent meeting in Dallas. The Preds lost that previous meeting, 4-3, as the Over cashed.
- Money line: Stars +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Predators -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-210) | Predators -1.5 (+160)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Stars at Predators projected goalies
Braden Holtby (9-10-1, 2.78 GAA, .912 SV%) vs. Juuse Saros (24-15-3, 2.49 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO)
Holtby last appeared Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Avalanche, allowing three goals on 29 shots in the 4-0 loss. In his past two appearances the Stars have provided zero goals of offensive support.
Saros has struggled mightily in the month of February, losing all four of his starts since emerging from the All-Star break. Saros is 1-4-0 with 3.49 GAA and .892 SV% in five starts in February, including a loss Feb. 9 in Dallas.