Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 3-22-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars betting prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 22nd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Penguins recent form and recent player performance 
• The Stars recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas
• Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Dallas
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Pittsburgh and Dallas

Penguins Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 30-29-9 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the next four goals in the loss. The Penguins recorded 38 shots on goal and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh defeated Detroit by a score of 5-2 in the game prior to New Jersey, but lost to the Rangers before that. The Penguins are scoring 2.90 goals per game and they are allowing 2.97 goals against per game, while going 14.7% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 33 goals, 36 assists, and 240 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Tristan Jarry, who is 19-23-5 this season with a 2.84 goals against average and a .905 save percentage. The Penguins will face the Avalanche after this game.

Stars Preview

The Dallas Stars are 42-19-9 this year after they defeated the Coyotes by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Dallas trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the next five goals to pull away for the win. The Stars out shot Arizona by a total of 33-25 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas defeated LA by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Arizona, but did lose to New Jersey and Florida before that. The Stars are scoring 3.61 goals per game and they are allowing 3.00 goals against per game, while going 23.5% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill. Jason Robertson has led Dallas with 24 goals, 46 assists, and 198 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 26-13-4 this year with a 3.02 goals against average and an .897 save percentage. 

Dallas Stars Team Facts

• The Stars have won each of their last six games following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Penguins and Stars at American Airlines Center.
• The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four night games following a home win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 16 games following a win.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts

• The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last six games at American Airlines Center.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last seven games.

Penguins vs Stars Betting Prediction

Dallas comes into this game on a two game winning streak and they are right in the middle of the race for the Central Division. The Stars are 21-10-4 at home this season, while Pittsburgh is 12-16-5 on the road. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have lost nine of their last 12. The Penguins are really struggling over the last few weeks and it isn’t going to get any easier for them in this game. I can’t trust this Penguins team right now, so give me the Stars to win by at least two goals.