Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Picks and Prediction, Saturday, February 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Nashville Predators face the Dallas Stars with both teams in the middle of impressive stretches ahead of the trade deadline. The Predators are 27-24-7 and with a win in their recent game, they sit only two points out of a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Stars are 35-14-9 and with seven wins in a row, they are in third place in the Central Division. Who will win this Central Division showdown? Check out our Predators vs Stars prediction!
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Nashville hopes defense improves
The Predators are having a great season despite their offense struggling and scoring 2.93 goals per game. Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg have scored 46 goals and 59 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six forwards have 10 goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has let the Predators down, allowing 3.45 goals per game with 12 goals in the last three games. Brady Skjei and Roman Josi have combined for 4.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled in the net with -4.9 goals saved above average.
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Key injury report for Predators
- No key injuries to report.
Stars are playing great across the board
The Stars are having a great season with their offense leading the way and scoring 3.33 goals per game with 21 goals in the last five games. Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and Roope Hintz have scored 78 goals and 103 assists while defenseman Miro Heiskanen has added seven goals and 40 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has also stepped up, allowing only 2.72 goals per game. Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen have combined for 8.6 defensive point shares while Thomas Harley and Alexander Petrovic have combined for 4.5 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Jake Oettinger has been great with 0.9 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Stars
- Mikko Rantanen is out for at least two weeks.
Predators vs Stars Pick
Money Line Pick For Predators vs Stars
- Stars (-150) (4 units)
The Predators are looking to make a playoff push but I see the Stars stepping up on their home ice and taking over this game from the first period. The Stars, who average 3.33 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Stars, who allow only 2.72 goals per game, should limit the Predators offense with Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Stars should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Stars money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Predators vs Stars
- Over 6 (5 Units)
The Stars are carried by their offense, and I see this game being a high-scoring one from the first period. The Predators should create plenty of scoring chances with Filip Forsberg, Ryan O’Reilly, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Stars, who have scored 21 goals in their last five games, should run up the score against the Predators, who allow 3.45 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Miro Heiskanen fires shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
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