Washington Capitals (21-6-2) vs. Dallas Stars (18-11)
December 16, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Dallas Stars -150 / Washington Capitals +125; Over/Under: +6
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The Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars meet Monday in NHL action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Pick.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Blue Jackets and Sabres, and they play the Blackhawks, Hurricanes, and Kings next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.97 goals per game and are scoring 22.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 15 goals, Dylan Strome has 27 assists and John Carlson has 73 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.66 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 37 goals on 372 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 37 goals on 425 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Blues, lost to the Predators, and they play the Maple Leafs, Rangers, and Utah Hockey Club next. The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.24 goals per game and are scoring on 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Matt Duchene leads Dallas with 13 goals, Mason Marchment has 15 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 77 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.55 goals per game and are killing 83.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 51 goals on 575 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has given up 19 goals on 202 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last 10 road games.
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games following an overtime win.
- The Capitals have won the third period in nine of their last 10 road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Stars’ last nine home games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Capitals’ last four games against the Stars following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Capitals’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Stars’ last 11 games following an overtime win.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Seguin has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jamie Benn has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last nine night games at American Airlines Center.
- Jamie Benn has recorded an assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight night games at American Airlines Center.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in road games.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
- Pierre-Luc Dubois has recorded an assist in each of the Capitals’ last four games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.55).
- The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.13%).
- The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.97).
- The Washington Capitals rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.87%).
Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Dallas Stars are getting the nod from oddsmakers because they’re at home, where they’re 12-3 on the season. The Stars have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Capitals. With all that said, the value is with the Caps and the plus money. The Washington Capitals have not only probably played the better hockey overall this season, but they’ve done their best work on the road, where they’re 12-2 on the season. The Caps are rolling offensively and are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Plus money? Give it to me.
