Overview of the Game
The Dallas Stars will head to Florida to take on the Panthers in this cross-conference matchup. The Stars come into this game playing their best hockey of the season, going 3-1 in their four games since returning from the break. The Panthers are also playing well, going 6-1 in their seven games after the COVID break.
Last Game Records
Stars
- Last Game: Win over the Seattle Kraken 5-2.
- 18-13-1-1 overall record.
Panthers
- Last Game: Win over the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
- 24-7-2-3 overall record.
Matchup Information
- 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022
- Sunrise, FL
- FLA Live Arena
Stars vs. Panthers Betting Analysis
Dallas Stars Betting Analysis
The Dallas Stars have really turned things around since returning from the break. Going 3-1 and averaging 3.75 goals per game is a huge improvement.
Whether it was the rest or just the ability to get away from the game for a little while, the Stars look like they are going to make a comeback in the standing. They are currently in sixth in the Central Division, but they are now just 12 points behind the Nashville Panthers.
Joe Pavelski has been a huge contributor to their recent success. In their last game against the Kraken, Pavelski recorded five total points, scoring two goals and adding three assists on the night.
Pavelski is now on a seven-game point streak. If the Stars are going to continue with this level of success, they are going to need Pavelski to keep putting together big nights.
Florida Panthers Betting Analysis
Florida has been solid all season, but since the return from the break, they have been even better. The team has a 6-0-0-1 record, meaning they have received at least a single point in all seven games since the break.
Currently, Florida is two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division Standings. The Panthers have an overwhelming offense, constantly getting shots on net, leading the league with 36.6 shots on goal per game.
Jonathan Huberdeau has been the offensive weapon the Panthers have needed in recent years. Huberdeau is currently leading the Panthers with 47 total points, scoring 13 goals and adding 34 assists.
In his last ten games, Huberdeau has recorded at least a single point in eight of the 10. If the Panthers are going to catch the Lightning, they are going to need the offense to keep finding ways to score, currently averaging 3.92 goals per game.
Team Updates
Both teams have relatively small injured reserve lists. For the Stars, their biggest concern is Braden Holtby, who tested positive for COVID, as he is one of their top goaltenders with a 6-8 record but only giving up 2.56 goals per game.
The Panthers have had to put Patric Hornqvist on their injured reserve list after testing positive for COVID. Hornqvist has 17 total points this season with seven goals.
- In their last ten games, the Stars have a record of 5-5.
- In that ten games, the under for total points has happened six times.
- The Panthers have a 6-3-0-1 record in their last ten games.
- In those ten games, the over has been covered eight times.
Stars vs. Panthers Betting Preview
These two teams recently played each other on January 6th. The Stars were able to outlast the Panthers, winning by a score of 6-5 in a shootout. While this game is a tell for the Panthers, the Stars had Braden Holtby in the net, which can not happen this evening.
It will be interesting to see how the Stars look on the road in Florida, as they have had their fair share of struggles on the road this season with a record of 4-10-0-1. The Panthers have been dominant at home with a 19-3 record at the FLA Live Arena.
Stars vs. Panthers Betting Prediction
Take the Florida Panthers with your NHL Betting Pick
How to Bet on Stars vs. Panthers
This is a moneyline bet type of game for sure. Both NHL teams have been playing decent hockey, and the last game had to go to a shootout to decide a victor. While the goaltender change may make the Panthers a little more confident, the Stars were still able to score five goals in their last game.
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