The Dallas Stars need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Washington Capitals need a win after losing 4 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals prediction.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are coming off losses to the Lightning and Panthers. The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring on 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Joe Pavelski leads Dallas with 11 goals, Jason Robertson has 14 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 59 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 88.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 48 goals on 539 shots faced, and Scott Wedgewood has given up 19 goals on 214 shots.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have won each of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Capitals following a road loss.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last four games.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals beat the Kings and Ducks, but their most recent results are losses to the Golden Knights and Coyotes. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.27 goals per game and are scoring on 7.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Strome leads Washington with 8 goals, John Carlson has 13 assists and Alex Ovechkin has 81 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 78.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 40 goals on 354 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 19 goals on 263 shots.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have lost each of their last nine games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Capitals have won the second period in each of their last five games against the Stars following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals prediction
Both the Stars and Capitals are better than what they’re showing as of late, so this recent stretches for both sides is strange to see. With that said, it’s fair to say the Stars are the better team, and I’d assume they break out of this funk sooner. Also, the Stars have won the last 3 meetings against the Caps and 6 of the last 8 meetings overall. I’ll take a shot with the Stars and the cheap price on the road.
