Stars vs Panthers Prediction
The Stars at home and the low price are usually a safe bet. The home team also usually has the edge, with both teams on the end of a back-to-back. Unlike the Panthers, the Stars don’t have to travel. However, the Panthers are playing the better hockey right now and are a team I’m thrilled to get as an underdog. At their best, the Panthers are still a title contender who can win any given night and aren’t a squad you’re going to get as a dog often.
The Panthers have also won six straight games against the Stars. The Panthers haven’t lost to the Stars since January 2023. The Stars have also seen five of their six losses this season come on their home ice. The offense comes and goes with Dallas this season. Give me the Panthers and the more favorable price on Sunday night.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Blues and Red Wings, and they play the Oilers next. The Panthers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring on 24.4 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers with 12 goals, 9 assists, and 68 shots. Carter Verhaeghe has 10 goals, 10 assists, and 47 shots. Brady Tkachuk has 11 goals, 12 assists, and 75 shots. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 85.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 25 goals on 265 shots faced. Akira Schmid has allowed 30 goals on 257 shots. Cooper Black has allowed 3 goals on 21 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Sabres, lost to the Jets, and they play the Golden Knights next. The Stars have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.79 goals per game and are scoring on 25.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with 9 goals, 13 assists, and 35 shots. Jason Robertson has 9 goals, 11 assists, and 62 shots. Roope Hintz has 8 goals, 10 assists, and 37 shots. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.47 goals per game and are killing 89.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 32 goals on 326 shots faced. Casey DeSmith has given up 12 goals on 113 shots.
Stars vs Panthers Injury Report
The Stars will be without Miro Heiskanen with an upper body injury. Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, and Luke Krys are also out. Matt Duchene is out with a core injury.
The Panthers are without Jonah Gadjovich with an upper body injury. Aleksander Barkov is out with a knee injury. Brad Marchand is also out with a knee injury. Sandis Vilmanis is out with an undisclosed issue.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Panthers have lost each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have won 14 of their last 15 Sunday night games at American Airlines Center.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in 11 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last six games against the Stars.
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won the first period in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last four games as underdogs.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in six of the Stars’ last seven games against the Panthers at American Airlines Center.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances.
- Roope Hintz ranks T2nd in the Central Division for shootout goals (1) this season.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last seven night games.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances at American Airlines Center.
- Aleksander Barkov has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances in night games at American Airlines Center.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded an assist in each of his last seven appearances- the longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (89.39%).
- The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.47).
- The Florida Panthers rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.54%).
- The Florida Panthers rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (321).