Dallas Stars (46-21-4) vs. Calgary Flames (34-25-11)
March 27, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Calgary Flames 124 / Dallas Stars -148; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 27, at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars (46-21-4, 33-38 ATS) were on a four-game homestand, during which they recorded three wins and a loss. Dallas beat the Ducks, Flyers, and Wild, while they lost to the Lightning. The Stars opened their four-game road trip with a 4-3 win over the Oilers. Dallas is 2nd in the Central Division Standings with 96 points, six behind the top-placed Jets.
The Stars score 3.37 goals per game on average (5th), while they concede 2.58 GPG (4th). This season, Matt Duchene leads the team with 71 points (27 G and 44 A). Jason Robertson has 71 points (32 G and 39 A), while Wyatt Johnston chips in with 64 points (27 G and 37 A).
Jake Oettinger (34-15-3) is expected to start for the Stars at the goal on Thursday against the Flames. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .909 SV% and two shutouts.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames (34-25-11, 35-35 ATS) are going through their best period of the season as they won the previous four games, which is the third time this year they recorded four straight wins. The Flames returned home from a four-game road trip on which they lost to the Maple Leafs and defeated the Rangers, Devils, and Islanders. Back home, Calgary edged out the Kraken 4-3 in overtime. The Flames are 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 79 points, 15 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Flames average 2.61 goals per game this year (30th), while they allow 2.91 GPG (15th). Jonathan Huberdeau leads the team with 57 points (27 G and 30 A). Nazem Kadri contributes 54 points (28 G and 26 A), while MacKenzie Weegar has 41 points (7 G and 34 A).
Dustin Wolf (24-14-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Flames on Thursday against the Stars. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .911 SV% and three shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Flames’ last 11 night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Stars’ last 10 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games following a home win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Calgary Flames rank T3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (694).
- The Calgary Flames rank T30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.70).
- The Dallas Stars rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.58).
- The Dallas Stars rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.37).
Flames vs Stars Prediction
The teams have traded victories in recent years, as each recorded five in the last ten H2Hs. This season, the Stars won both duels, 6-2 and 3-2, both played in Dallas. Eight of the previous ten H2H encounters went Over, and I am going with another high-scoring affair here. Six of Calgary’s last seven games went Over, and even though they are among the worst NHL teams when it comes to scoring, the Flames have improved their offense lately. They can score two or three goals, which should be enough for the Over.
