In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, February 4th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 33-14-9 this season after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. Dallas blew a 3-2 lead with under two minutes left in regulation, but they rallied for the win in overtime. The Stars out shot Winnipeg by a total of 28-27, won 58.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Rantanen, Robertson, Harley, and Lundkvist, while Oettinger stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Mammoth by a score of 3-2 and the Golden Knights by a score of 5-4. The Stars have won five games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 75 points. Dallas has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 29.9% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 20 goals and 48 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 31 goals and 33 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 22-10-4 with a 2.70 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 20-27-9 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 6-5 in their last game. St. Louis led 5-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last five goals for the heartbreaking loss. The Blues out shot Nashville by a total of 34-28, won 45.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Buchnevich (2), Neighbours, Broberg, and Parayko, while Hofer stopped 22 out of 28 shots, which was a .786 save percentage.
Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3, but did beat the Panthers by a score of 5-4 before that. The Blues have lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. St. Louis has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 73.2% on the penalty kill this season. Pavel Buchnevich has led St. Louis with 11 goals and 22 assists, while Jordan Kyrou has added 12 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 12-11-3 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Blues have lost each of their last 12 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have won each of their last six home games against the Blues.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in 13 of the Blues’ last 16 games.
- The Blues have lost the third period in seven of their last eight road games against Central Division opponents.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Stars have lost each of their last three games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Blues have won four of their last five games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Stars’ last six games.
- The Stars have lost the third period in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Blues and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blues’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Central Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 11 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Blues’ last 11 road games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last five games as home favorites.
- Matt Duchene has scored at least one goal in four of the Stars’ last five games.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jimmy Snuggerud has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blues’ last five games.
- Pavel Buchnevich has scored at least one goal in three of the Blues’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
Stars vs Blues Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have defeated St. Louis twice during that span by scores of 4-3 and 3-2. The Stars are 15-7-3 at home this year, while the Blues are 7-16-3 on the road. St. Louis has lost seven of their last eight games and they have allowed at least four goals in five straight games. This St. Louis defense is really struggling, while Dallas has gone over 5.5 goals in three of their last four, so I like the over here.