Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions April 3rd 2025

Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators April 3rd 2025

The Predators and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Stars being favored by -1.5 at home against the Predators.

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Nashville vs. Dallas Key Information

• Teams: Predators at Stars
• Where: American Airlines Center Dallas
• Date: Thursday, April 3rd
• Betting Odds DAL -289 | NAS +237 O/U 6

The Predators Can Win If…

Nashville improved to 27-40-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players. The Avalanche scored first, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals, including two empty-netters in the third period.

Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, and Colton Sissons followed with his first goal. Roman Josi added his first goal of the year, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th and Gustav Nyquist his 4th, both on empty nets.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They finished with 7 assists, including Ryan O’Reilly’s 6th of the season. Jonathan Marchessault picked up his 5th assist.

Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville’s defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators will look to tighten up late in the game, as they allowed the first goal at 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Predators have gone 0-3 straight up. Their record vs the puck line sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 1-2 over-under mark.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Predators have gone 2-8 straight up. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 5-5, in addition to an over-under mark of 2-8.

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The Stars Can Win If…

The Stars fell to 49-21-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Dallas, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short.

Dallas trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period to tie it up. The Panthers pulled ahead with a goal at 2:32 in the third, and sealed the win with an empty-netter at the 19:00 mark.

Dallas managed 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Florida. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board with Dadonov’s goal at 11:22 in the second period. Duchene followed up with his goal at 8:04 in the second.

Dallas’ defense gave up the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2, they allowed two more, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. The Stars’ defense also had 5 takeaways and 26 hits.

• Over their last three games, the Stars have gone 3-0 straight up. Their strong play has also resulted in an puck line mark of 3-0 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 1-1-1 in those same games.
• Across Dallas’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 7-3. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 6-4, in addition to an over-under mark of 4-5-1.

The Lean

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Stars is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -289, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Predators to cover. Even if the Stars secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Predators should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Stars Set Sights on Seventh Straight Win as Struggling Predators Come to Town

The Dallas Stars have been red-hot as the regular season winds down, and they’ll look to continue their dominant run Thursday night when the slumping Nashville Predators visit American Airlines Center. Winners of six straight and unbeaten in regulation in their last nine (7-0-2), the Stars are closing in fast on the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets — and they hold a game in hand.

March was a statement month for Dallas, finishing with an 11-2-2 record — second only to the St. Louis Blues. They capped off the month with back-to-back wins over Seattle, completing a perfect four-game road trip and proving their playoff readiness is sharpening with every shift.

“The wins matter, but we’re trying to get our game ready for the playoffs,” said veteran center Matt Duchene. “We want to make sure our game is where it needs to be. If it is, it gives us the best chance to win in the playoffs.”

Special Teams, Depth Fueling Stars’ Surge

A big piece of the Stars’ success has come on the penalty kill, where they entered Wednesday tied for the best unit in the league with Carolina at 84.7%. In their past 13 games, Dallas has allowed just five goals on 37 opposing power plays — an elite stretch of shorthanded dominance.

Up front, Roope Hintz is leading the charge. Named the NHL’s Second Star of the Week for March 30, Hintz notched nine points over four games — all multi-point performances. With 27 goals and 64 points in 68 games, he’s nearing both the 30-goal mark and his career-best assist total (currently at 37). Hintz is also on pace for a third 70-point season.

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Predators Mired in Slump, Seeking Answers

Nashville arrives in Dallas desperate for a turnaround after dropping four straight games and nine of their last 11 (2-8-1). Their latest loss, an 8-4 defeat at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets, exposed all the issues currently plaguing the Preds — poor game management, inconsistent defense, and lackluster special teams.

Despite a brief push in the second period that saw Nashville pull within one, the Blue Jackets pulled away again with ease. Coach Andrew Brunette remains optimistic, though he knows there’s plenty to clean up.

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“We self-inflicted a little bit… game management, shift management got us in trouble on three goals,” Brunette said. “Things that as a young team right now that we have to learn and get better at.”

Ryan O’Reilly remains one goal shy of the 300 milestone but has just one goal in his past 14 games, even though he’s added five assists during that span. The veteran’s drought mirrors Nashville’s broader offensive struggles.

As the Stars prepare to continue their push toward the top of the division, and the Predators look to salvage pride in a tough season, Thursday’s matchup presents a clear contrast in momentum.