NHL · Sunday, 4 October, MSK · Bridgestone Arena

Nashville Predators — Dallas Stars

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Model prediction and result

2:1Missed
Nashville Predators36%
Draw in regulation23%
Dallas Stars41%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:1: the model's most likely outcome, Dallas Stars to win (53% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 53% fails in about 47 matches out of 100 on average.

Dallas Stars are favourites: 53% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.6 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 53%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.7 and 2.9.
  • Dallas Stars: second game in two days — the model lowers their attack and defence.

Facts

  • Nashville Predators: 3 defeats in a row; Dallas Stars: 4 defeats in a row.
  • Last 5 meetings: Nashville Predators 1 win, Dallas Stars 4.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Nashville Predators — Dallas Stars2.7–2.9
Nashville Predators to win (incl. OT and shootout)47%
Dallas Stars to win (incl. OT and shootout)53%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)53%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)47%

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Form

Nashville Predators

  • 02.10Minnesota Wild1:3
  • 17.04Anaheim Ducks4:5
  • 14.04San Jose Sharks2:3
  • 12.04Minnesota Wild2:1
  • 10.04away · Utah Mammoth1:4

Dallas Stars

  • 03.10St. Louis Blues0:4
  • 01.05away · Minnesota Wild2:5
  • 29.04Minnesota Wild2:4
  • 26.04away · Minnesota Wild2:3 OT
  • 23.04away · Minnesota Wild4:3 OT

Head to head

  • 01.03.2026Dallas Stars — Nashville Predators3:2 OT
  • 08.11.2025Nashville Predators — Dallas Stars4:5
  • 27.10.2025Nashville Predators — Dallas Stars2:3
  • 17.04.2025Nashville Predators — Dallas Stars5:1
  • 04.04.2025Dallas Stars — Nashville Predators5:1

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
22Nashville Predators622216–19-36
23New Jersey Devils630316–22-66
24San Jose Sharks630316–23-76
25Dallas Stars621313–11+25
26Columbus Blue Jackets520316–21-54

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 41% will not happen in roughly 59 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →