Stars vs. Predators betting preview

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The Dallas Stars (4-3-1) are the favorite when they hit the road against the Nashville Predators (4-3-2) on Sunday, Oct. 26. The Stars are -142 on the moneyline to win against the Predators (+120) in the contest, which begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Stars to win vs Predators -142

Bet $20, Payout $34.08

Stars vs. Predators Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Stars (-142)
  • Underdog: Predators (+120)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Stars vs. Predators Quick Facts

  • Dallas and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in four of eight matches (50.0%) so far this season.
  • Nashville’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in three of nine chances this season.
  • These two teams combine to score 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are conceding this season are 0.2 more than the 6.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Stars Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Stars Season Stat Insights

  • The Stars offense’s 24 total goals (three per game) rank 22nd in the league.
  • Dallas is ranked 18th in league play in goals against this season, having given up 28 (3.5 per game).
  • They’re ranked 23rd in the league with a -4 goal differential .
  • Dallas’ nine power-play goals this season are the second-most in the NHL (on 26 chances).
  • The Stars lead the NHL with a 34.62% power-play conversion rate.
  • The Stars have the league’s 27th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 69.23%.
  • The Stars’ players win 51.1% of their faceoffs to rank 12th in the NHL.
  • Dallas has a 10.8% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 19th in the league.
  • The Stars’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 22 hits and 18.9 blocked shots per game.

Stars Moneyline

  • Dallas has been victorious in three of the seven games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In three games with moneyline odds less than -142, the Stars have one win.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Dallas has a 58.7% chance of winning this contest.

Stars Leaders

  • Mikko Rantanen: three goals and seven assists
  • Wyatt Johnston: five goals and four assists
  • Roope Hintz: one goal and seven assists
  • Jake Oettinger: 4-2-1 record, .899 save percentage, 21 goals allowed

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Predators Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Predators Season Stats Insights

  • The Predators’ 23 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 26th in the NHL.
  • Nashville has given up 29 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 21st.
  • Their -6 goal differential ranks 28th in the league.
  • Nashville has recorded two power-play goals this season (on 29 chances). That ranks 31st in the NHL.
  • The Predators’ power-play conversion rate (6.9%) ranks 31st in the league.
  • Nashville has scored one shorthanded goal this season (sixth among all NHL teams).
  • The 90.32% penalty-kill percentage the Predators have amassed is the league’s fourth-best rate.
  • The Predators have the 16th-ranked faceoff win rate in the NHL (50.6%).
  • Nashville’s collective 9.3% shooting percentage ranks 26th in the league.
  • The Predators have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Predators Moneyline Insights

  • The Predators have been listed as the underdog six times this season, and upset their opponent twice.
  • Nashville has a record of 2-3 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +120 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Predators have a 45.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

Predators Leaders

  • Ryan O’Reilly: five goals and three assists
  • Filip Forsberg: three goals and three assists
  • Roman Josi: one goal and four assists
  • Juuse Saros: 4-2-2 record, .909 save percentage, 22 goals conceded
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