Predators vs Stars Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

lhis Thursday, Filip Forsberg and the Nashville Predators will head to American Airlines Center to face Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars in a Western Conference matchup. The Predators, now 27-40-8, are coming off a rough 8-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday and continue to struggle on both ends of the ice.Forsberg remains the key offensive piece for Nashville, but his efforts haven’t been enough to lift the Predators out of their current slump. Defensive breakdowns and goaltending inconsistencies have plagued the team, and facing a red-hot Dallas squad will present another steep challenge. The Predators will need to tighten up defensively and find ways to support Forsberg with secondary scoring.Dallas, now 49-21-4, enters the game after a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Monday. Rantanen has been a seamless fit since joining the Stars, contributing immediately to one of the most dangerous forward groups in the NHL. Dallas has been dominant at home and continues to push for the top seed in the West.

For the Stars, controlling puck possession and dictating the pace will be key. Rantanen will look to exploit Nashville’s defensive issues, while the Stars’ overall depth and structure should allow them to wear down the Predators over the course of the game.

With Nashville continuing to spiral and Dallas rolling, this one shapes up as a mismatch. Expect the Stars to take control early and cruise to another victory. Take Rantanen and the Stars to dominate this game and win by multiple and cover the spead with ease. Final Score Prediction, Dallas Stars win 6-2.