The Nashville Predators (7-16-6) will attempt to halt a six-game road losing streak when they square off against the Dallas Stars (17-10) on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we think will come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Predators' offense has totaled 18 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 28 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored two goals (7.4%). They are 1-6-3 over those contests.

Stars vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Stars 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-201)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars have gone 1-0-1 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 17-10.
Dallas has six points (3-3-0) in the six games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost.
Dallas has taken eight points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-7-0 record).
The Stars are 13-2-0 in the 15 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 26 points).
In the eight games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 5-3-0 to register 10 points.
In the 16 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 9-7-0 (18 points).
The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Stars finished 8-2-0 in those matchups (16 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a 1-6-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 7-16-6 overall record.
Nashville has earned 10 points (2-4-6) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Predators scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
When Nashville has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (0-6-6 record).
The Predators have earned 14 points in their 10 games with three or more goals scored.
Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded eight points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 4-4-3 (11 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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