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Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Predators? The puck drops at 3:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSSW. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Stars are favored in this Central division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.

DALLAS STARS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 3:00 ET on Saturday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Predators to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Predators on the moneyline (+113)
  • The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Dallas Pull Off A Win at Bridgestone Arena?

Coming into today's action, the Stars have rattled off two straight wins which has them sitting with an overall record of 19-8-4. At home, they are 10-5-1 and 9-3-3 on the road. Their current record places them 2nd in the Western Central division and 4th in the Western conference.

When it came to the puck line, Dallas have posted a 11-20 record. Their road performance against the puck line stands at 7-8, while they are 4-12 at home. The average goal total for Dallas' games is sitting at 6.7. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Stars come in with an over/under record of 20-11-0.

In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 27th in the league. So far this year, the Stars are 10-5 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-3 in games with fewer shots on goal.

Dallas' leading goal scorer is Joe Pavelski. So far this season, he has 13 goals, placing him 45th in the NHL. Pavelski also comes into the game with 17 assists.

In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Scott Wedgewood has started 10 games in this season. His current record is 8-1, and his save percentage stands at 0.5510204081632653%.

Will the Predators Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

This season, the Predators have an overall record of 19-14-0. On the road, Nashville holds a 8-7-0 mark, and they are 11-7-0 when playing at home. In the Western Central division, they are currently 4th, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 7th.

When it came to the puck line, Nashville heads in with a 17-16 record. On the road, their mark is 7-8 and their overall home performance is 10-8 vs. the puck line. The average goal total for Nashville's games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.2. The Predators come in with an over/under record of 14-14-5.

Across their last three home contests, Nashville has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.

On the offensive side, the Predators are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 13th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 15th in the league. This season, the Predators have a 8-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 10-7 record.

The leading scorer for Nashville's offense is Filip Forsberg. Coming into the game he has 16 goals, ranking 16th in the NHL. Forsberg also comes into the game with 22 assists.

In terms of defense, the Predators head into the game ranked 11th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.8 shots per game against Nashville. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Juuse Saros has started 26 games in this season. His current record is 15-11, and his save percentage stands at 1.0%.