Stars vs. Predators Prediction: Dallas Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [4/16/2025]

The Nashville Predators will square off with the Dallas Stars in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Stars as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Dallas-Nashville game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Stars' chance of winning at 60%, with the Predators at 40%."

For a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Stars vs. Predators predictions page.

Stars vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Stars and Predators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Stars a 60% chance of defeating the Predators.

According to our model, the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.

Stars vs. Predators Odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Stars	Predators
Moneyline	-164	+150
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Stars vs. Predators Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Stars vs. Predators matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Stars vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Stars vs. Predators?

According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Predators.

Our projections give Forsberg a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 36.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Wyatt Johnston	7.4%
Jason Robertson	7.3%
Mikko Rantanen	6.4%

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	7.7%
Steven Stamkos	6.4%
Michael Bunting	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Wyatt Johnston	36.1%
Jason Robertson	34.6%
Mikko Rantanen	33.5%

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	36.9%
Steven Stamkos	31.4%
Michael Bunting	22.7%

Stars vs. Predators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's matchup between the Predators and Stars in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Stars and Predators, made the NHL Playoffs 2025, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the NHL Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Stars vs. Predators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Dallas vs. Nashville picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Stars, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Wednesday.

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