Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28

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The Nashville Predators will visit the Dallas Stars for an NHL regular-season game. The game will take place at the American Airlines Center on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Predators have a record of 27-24-7 this season. They hold a division rank of 5 in the Western Central. The Stars, with a record of 35-14-9, rank 3rd in the same division. This game will be important for both teams as they aim to improve their standings.

Predators vs Stars Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -157, Nashville Predators MoneyLine +134

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators head into their next game with some momentum from their recent win against the Chicago Blackhawks. In that game, they scored 4 goals on 26 shots. Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos each netted a goal, contributing to the victory.

Over the last five games, the Predators have a mixed record. They secured a one-goal win against the New York Islanders but suffered close losses to the Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild. The team has shown strong offensive capabilities, with multiple players like Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi consistently making an impact.

Juuse Saros has been a key player in goal for Nashville, with 1107 saves this season. He has participated in 44 games, winning 21 of them. The Predators rely on his performance to keep the opposition’s scoring in check.

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars are on a winning streak with five victories in a row. They recently beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1, showing strong defense by allowing only 19 shots on goal. Casey DeSmith was solid in the net, stopping 18 out of 19 shots.

Wyatt Johnston has been a key player for the Stars, scoring two goals against the Kraken. Thomas Harley also contributed with two assists in that game. Their power play is performing well, as they scored one power play goal in their last game.

The Stars rank 9th in goals and 7th in assists for the season. Their defense is effective, with the team ranked 9th in blocks. Dallas also ranks 4th in faceoffs lost, showing they often win possession during games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win with a MoneyLine of -157. The Nashville Predators have a MoneyLine of +134. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking high in goals and assists. They also have a solid goaltending record with fewer goals against. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Dallas Stars to win the game.

The current total line is set at 6.0, with the odds slightly favoring the under at -112. The Stars have a strong defense, allowing only 150 goals this season, ranking 4th. The Predators have allowed 185 goals, ranking 22nd. Given the defensive strengths, the pick is for the game to go under 6.0 goals.