Wanting to place some wagers on the upcoming contest (Thursday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators at American Airlines Center? Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Stars vs. Predators Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• A total of 11 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.41999999999999993 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -206

• The Stars have gone 15-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Dallas is 5-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -206 or shorter (71.4% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Stars have a 67.3% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +170

• Nashville is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 11 opportunities).
• The Predators have not won a match with moneyline odds of +170 or longer (in one such game).
• Nashville has a 37.0% implied probability to win this game.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Nashville 2

Stars Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (29 points).
• Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (one per game).
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Tyler Seguin’s 27 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
• Jake Oettinger (14-6-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Dallas.

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi’s seven goals and 16 assists in 29 contests give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 19 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and 10 assists.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 15 points, courtesy of seven goals (second on team) and eight assists (fifth).
• Juuse Saros has a .908 save percentage (24th in the league), with 629 total saves, while giving up 64 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has put up a 6-13-5 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

Stars’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Predators’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Dallas vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.