Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars 4/3/2023 Analysis, Tips and Previews
In a showdown of NHL Central Division rivals, the Nashville Predators, led by Roman Josi, will be hitting the road to face off against Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center in Texas on Monday evening. The Predators are coming off a crucial 6-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, which they absolutely had to win. Nashville has won two of their last five games played, and their recent triumph against the Blues was a resounding one, as they scored six unanswered goals to dominate the contest.
Center Philip Tomasino and Center Cody Glass both scored power-play goals in the match, while the Predators had four consecutive unanswered goals after the first two periods before netting two more in the last period to cap off their impressive victory. Despite this, the Nashville Predators are still in a precarious position in their quest for a playoff spot, as they need to win their remaining games in the regular season to have a chance. They are currently five points behind the final wildcard spot in the Western Conference, with an overall record of 38-29-8 and 84 points after completing 75 games this season.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Nashville’s last 5 games on the road against Dallas.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Nashville’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
- The Nashville Predators are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games played in April.
Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars 4/3/2023 Analysis, Tips and Previews
In an attempt to rebound from their disappointing road loss, the Dallas Stars are gearing up to face the Nashville Predators at home in an NHL Central Division showdown on Monday. With a record of 41-21-14, the Stars currently hold third place in the division, trailing Minnesota by just one point. They have been strong at home this season, going 18-10-9. In their last five games, they have won three but lost their most recent game in a disappointing 2-5 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. Tyler Seguin and Joe Pavelski contributed one goal each during power-play opportunities, while Jason Robertson assisted on two goals in their loss.
The Dallas Stars boast a talented lineup, including Left-winger Jason Robertson who leads in several major categories. However, Defenseman Miro Heiskanen has been the driving force behind the team’s success this March. Heiskanen has been a workhorse for the Stars, setting a record for the most points scored by a defenseman in a month in Dallas history with 23 points. He is now just five points away from breaking the record for most points scored by a Dallas Stars defenseman in a season.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games at home against Nashville.
- The total hung OVER in 10 of the Dallas Stars’ last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- Dallas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars. The NHL Pick for this contest is Dallas -222. This will be a hard battle between these two teams as the Stars are still to clinch their playoff ticket with a win in this one while the Predators are fighting for their absolute extinction from the postseason this year. Moreover, this will be a showdown between two goalies as Juuse Saros and Jake Oettinger are playing hot this season, and their goalkeeping skills will be measured in this one. The prediction, Dallas Stars will win 3-2.
NHL Starting Time: 8:30 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Date: Monday, April 3, 2023
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+, BSWX
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Dallas Stars -222
NHL Totals: 6.0
