The Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Hurricanes vs Stars Prediction. This article will include a Hurricanes vs Stars Pick.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars lost to the Habs and Blackhawks, and they play the Capitals next. The Stars have lost 5 straight games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.4 goals per game and are scoring on 29.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jason Robertson leads Dallas with 24 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 41 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 71 goals on 747 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 37 goals on 420 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Avalanche, beat the Devils, and they play the Ducks next. The Hurricanes have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring on 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 19 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 25 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 119 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 58 goals on 435 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 39 goals on 413 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Stars have lost each of their last five games.
- The Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 16 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against the Stars.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games following a road win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The Stars have won the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last six road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last eight night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in five of his last six home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five home games.
- Jalen Chatfield has recorded three hits against the Stars this season – most against any opponent.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last five games as underdogs.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Stars’ last nine games.
- Mikko Rantanen ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (12) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.9).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are the only team to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.40).
- The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (29.13%).
Hurricanes vs Stars Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to be favored at home more times than not, but they’re coming off a rough week where they lost 3 of their last 4 games and struggled defensively. Also, there’s value to getting the Stars in the underdog role, especially at home where they’ve earned points in all but 3 tries. Anytime you can get a title contender with the more favorable price, you have to consider it. Give me the Stars.