In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th 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 21-6-5 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Dallas led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the tying goal late in the second and three more in the third for the loss. The Stars were out shot by a total of 32-18, won 52.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Robertson and Heiskanen, while Oettinger stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Jets by a score of 4-3 and the Penguins by a score of 3-2. The Stars have won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 47 points. Dallas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also going 33.0% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 13 goals and 29 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 20 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 14-5-2 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 15-13-2 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Florida tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the next five goals in the loss. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 42-25, won 30.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Gregor and Samoskevich, while Tarasov stopped 36 out of 42 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Mammoth by a score of 4-3 and the Islanders by a score of 4-1. The Panthers have won three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 32 points. Florida has scored 3.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 18.3% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 16 goals and 15 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 15 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 12-8-1 with a 2.98 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last four home games.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games against the Panthers following a road loss.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Panthers have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Panthers and Stars have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Panthers’ last five games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 10 games between the Panthers and Stars.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last nine home games.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last six home games.
- Jason Robertson has scored the first goal in three of the Stars’ last four games as home favorites against the Panthers.
- Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last six games against the Panthers at American Airlines Center.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games against the Stars.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances at American Airlines Center.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances at American Airlines Center.
- Evan Rodrigues has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances against the Stars.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (33.00%).
- The Dallas Stars are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Florida Panthers rank T5th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
- The Florida Panthers rank T7th in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
Stars vs Panthers Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup after winning 14 of their last 18 games, but they did allow five goals in their last game to Minnesota. The Stars are 10-4-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are 5-7-0 on the road. Florida has won three of their last four games, but they have allowed six goals in two of their last four. I think Dallas’ defense is going to be the difference in this game and Bobrovsky hasn’t been his best, so I like the Stars to get the win here.