In this article we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 17th at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals are 1-1-0 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Washington blew an early 1-0 lead in the first, but they scored the next three goals to pull away for the win. The Capitals were outshot by a total of 26-22, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Washington got goals from Protas, Vrana, Wilson, and Chychrun, while Thompson stopped 24 out of 26 shots.
Washington opened the season with a 5-3 loss against the Devils. The Capitals are scoring 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 87.5% on the penalty kill. John Carlson, Alex Ovechkin, and Dylan Strome have led Washington with three points each, while Logan Thompson is 1-0-0 with a 2.02 goals against average and a .923 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 4-0-0 this season after they defeated San Jose by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas trailed 1-0 and 2-1, but they forced overtime and ended up winning in a shootout. The Stars outshot San Jose by a total of 38-27, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Duchene and Hintz, while Oettinger stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the win.
Dallas has also defeated Seattle, Nashville, and the Islanders during this winning streak. The Stars have scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 1.25 goals against per game, while also going 7.7% on the power play and 92.9% on the penalty kill this season. Logan Stankoven and Mason Marchment have led Dallas with five points each, while Jake Oettinger is 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage this year.
Why the Capitals will beat the Stars
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a shootout win.
- The Capitals have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games after coming off a shootout.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last three games between the Stars and Capitals.
- The Stars have lost the first period in each of their last four games following a shootout loss.
Why the Stars will beat the Capitals
- The Stars have won each of their last eight games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Capitals have lost 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Capitals’ last five games.
- The Stars have won the third period in six of their last seven games as road favorites following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Capitals’ last nine games as home underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Stars’ last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Strome has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Capitals’ last 14 games as home underdogs.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- Jakub Vrana has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Roope Hintz has scored at least one goal in three of the Stars’ last four games at Capital One Arena.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a road favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup looking to continue their perfect season, as they have won all four of their games so far this season. The Stars have played very good defense through four games and they have already collected two shutouts. Washington has split their first two games of the year, but I don’t like how their team is constructed this season. I think the Capitals are going to have big-time issues scoring, just like last season, and I don’t like their chances of lighting up the scoreboard here. Take the under.