Dallas began a key stretch of playing 10 of its next 13 games at home. The homestand didn't open well, though, for the Stars as they lost 2-1 to the Flames on Tuesday.

The Stars' offense is down from a year ago. The team is slower this season, but Dallas hasn't regressed that much where it should be a home 'dog to Nashville. The Stars posted one of their more complete game victories of the season, 3-0, at Colorado in the game right before losing to the Flames.

Nashville ranks 18th defensively and is 3-9 on the road. The Predators have been outscored by 18 goals in losing seven of their eight games to the Stars in Dallas.