Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars - 1/1/20 NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars
NHL: 2:00 PM EST
Jan. 01, 2020
TV: NBC
Latest Odds : LINE: DAL -115 O/U 5.5
The Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars are set to visit the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas for the Winter Classic. The Nashville Predators come into this matchup with an 18-14-6 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent road game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, 6-4. Leading the way for the Nashville Predators was Mikael Granlund as he recorded 2 goals while Roman Josi pitched in 3 assists and Matt Duchene contributed 2 assists. The Nashville Predators dominated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the shot department, 48-36.
The Nashville Predators struggled at keeping the Pittsburgh Penguins off the scoreboard as they allowed them to score 6 goals on 36 shots. The Predators starting goaltender Juuse Saros struggled before being pulled as he allowed 3 goals on 8 shots which pushed his season save percentage to .890 and GAA to 3.23. The Nashville Predators were edged out by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the faceoff circle, 36-34.
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The Dallas Stars come into this matchup with a 22-14-4 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent road game against the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2. Roope Hintz, Jamie Benn, Alexander Radulov, and Mattias Janmark all contributed goals for the Stars while Andrej Sekera pitched in 2 assists. The Dallas Stars were edged out by the Arizona Coyotes in the shot department, 35-25.
The Dallas Stars were solid at keeping the Arizona Coyotes off the scoreboard as they held them to 2 goals on 35 shots. The Stars starting goaltender Anton Khudobin had a good game in the crease as he recorded 33 saves on 35 shots which pushed his season save percentage to .929 and GAA to 2.29. The Dallas Stars were edged out by the Arizona Coyotes in the faceoff circle, 30-27.
Recent Betting Trends:
Predators are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 7-1-1 in Predators last 9 overall.
Stars are 8-2 in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Dallas Stars -115
The Dallas Stars have dominated the Nashville Predators as of recent as they have won 4 consecutive meetings, and I think they will continue their success against the Predators as they will be playing in their home city. The Stars are enjoying a good season as they sit towards the top of the Western Conference with 48 points, and they will be getting a Nashville team that has dropped 2 consecutive games. Dallas has received great goaltending out of Ben Bishop this season as he is posting a GAA of 2.34, but Tyler Seguin has started to produce as he brings 32 points into this matchup. The Stars have had a more consistent season, and I think they will continue their winning streak with a win in the Winter Classic. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win 4-2.