Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

The Dallas Stars (35-14-9) will play the Nashville Predators (27-24-7) at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

The Nashville Predators were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks their last time out. Nashville recorded 12 penalty minutes in this outing. In addition, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. The Predators had a impressive offensive output in the win. In the game, they netted 4 out of the 26 shots they attempted.

When it comes to their scoring, the Nashville Predators have tallied 170 goals (20th in the NHL) so far this season and have surrendered 200. For the season, they have recorded 61 points and their points percentage comes in at .526. Nashville comes into tonight with 171 power play opportunities and they have scored 38 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 22.22%. When playing at even strength, the Predators let the opposition score 165 goals while earning 132 as an offensive unit. Nashville has taken 1,655 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.3%. The Predators so far have had 1,701 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .882. Nashville Predators opponents have earned 175 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have come away with 35 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Juuse Saros. Saros has taken the ice for 452 contests throughout his NHL career. He has an overall record of 223-167-43 and he has gotten the start in 435 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,179 goals against Saros in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.71. Saros has had 13,417 shots taken against him and has amassed 12,238 saves. His save percentage sits at .912 during his 21,729 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his career, Saros has earned 252 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .579.

In their last contest, Dallas faced the Kraken in an outing where the Stars got the victory by a final score of 4-1. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and scored 1 out of those chances. The Stars notched 4 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they tried.

Dallas has attempted 1,489 shots (26th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 12.96%, while allowing the other team 1,551 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.34% on their oppositions 178 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.8%. They have a total of 170 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 30.00%. The Stars have earned 142 goals at even strength and 51 goals (2nd in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 158 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Dallas Stars have earned 193 goals, 79 points, in addition to a points percentage of .681.

Across the rink you will find Jake Oettinger in net. He has a tally of 7,167 saves out of the 7,875 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .910. Oettinger has a career mark of 172-76-31 and has been in net for 288 games. He has been a starter 279 games and has racked up 13,394 mins. Oettinger's quality start rate comes out to 58.4% and he has accumulated 163 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 2.54 goals per contest and he has relinquished 708 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Dallas

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