Via NHL.com

The Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars are set for a Central Division showdown tonight from American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas. The puck-drop for this massive playoff implication game is all set for 8:30 p.m. EST.

Nashville enters this game still alive for a postseason berth. A lot of things would need to go their way in these last few games but it’s possible. They have a tough task today as they face a desperate Dallas team on the road.8 Nashville is only 4-5-1 over their last 10 games so a sense of urgency is needed from this team. They have been a pretty inconsistent team all season long but if they get a strong week or two, they could sneak into the postseason bracket.

Dallas is coming into this game sitting right behind the Minnesota Wild for the Central Division. They have gone 5-4-1 over their last 10 games and know just how important each game is at this point in the year. Dallas has thrived off their defense for most of the year and they will need another big showing from them down the stretch of the season. As they face the Predators tonight, if they can generate smart offensive attacks and their defense holds down the fort then they should be able to get the win.

Prediction: Dallas Stars 5, Nashville Predators 3

Give me the Stars to grab this massive win as they are looking to try and retake the Central Division tonight.

Odds Presented By Betfred Sportsbook 

Spread – Nashville Predators +1.5 (-150) / Dallas Stars -1.5 (+130)

Moneyline – Nashville Predators +165 / Dallas Stars -195

Total – 6.0 – Over (-110) / Under (-110)

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