Stars vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Feb. 28

The Dallas Stars (35-14-9, on a seven-game winning streak) host the Nashville Predators (27-24-7) at American Airlines Center. The matchup on Saturday, Feb. 28 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

In the past 10 contests for the Predators, their offense has put up 35 goals while their defense has given up 37 (they have a 4-3-3 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with nine goals (32.1% success rate).

Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Stars 4, Predators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-149)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars (35-14-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• In the 25 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-4-6 record (good for 36 points).
• In the eight games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
• Dallas has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-3 record).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals 41 times, and are 32-4-5 in those games (to register 69 points).
• In the 17 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-2-0 to record 30 points.
• In the 23 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 17-5-1 (35 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-7-8 to record 42 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a record of 27-24-7 this season and are 7-7-14 in overtime games.
• Nashville has earned 33 points (13-3-7) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators scored just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
• Nashville has 15 points (5-10-5) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Predators have earned 44 points in their 29 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 24 games and picked up 26 points with a record of 12-10-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 10-10-2 (22 points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 15-14-5 to record 35 points.

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Stars vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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