The Dallas Stars (4-0-1) visit Canada’s capital on Monday night to complete a three-game Eastern Canada road trip against the Senators (3-2-0).
Both teams are riding wins or point streaks, so the Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators prediction might be tough tonight.
Matchup Preview
This is one of six games on the NHL schedule tonight. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. EST at the Canadian Tire Center.
Jake Oettinger and Anton Forsberg are the expected starters for the Dallas Stars and Ottawa Senators, respectively.
Dallas Stars vs. Ottawa Senators Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
Even the sportsbooks can’t pick a favorite for the Stars vs Senators prediction. BetOnline has the teams as 50-50 favorites on the moneyline with both NHL teams listed at -105.
Puckline
The puckline, or the spread, is -1.5 (+205) for the Stars NHL betting odds. Ottawa is listed at +1.5 (-250) on the puckline.
Over/Under
While the over/under is usually 6.5 for most games, sportsbooks have the Stars vs Senators prediction at a flat 6. The over pays out -118, while the under is set at +107.
Both Oettinger and Forsberg have played well this season, but Dallas and Ottawa have great offenses, so this could be a high-scoring affair.
Dallas Stars vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
Stars Looking to Continue Points Steak
Dallas is taking a five-game points streak to start the season into tonight’s game. The Western Conference team sits first place in the Central Division and is coming off of a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Dallas lost 3-2 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs last Thursday, but won its first three games of the season by a combined score of 13-3.
One of the Best Teams
Dallas has been one of the best teams in the league through five NHL games, led in large part by goaltender Jake Oettinger, who has an impressive 1.25 goals-against average (GAA) and .959 save percentage.
Oettinger is one of the best young goaltenders in the league and could be the difference for the Stars this season.
Stars’ Leadership
Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, and Jason Robertson lead the Stars with seven points each. Robertson, fresh off signing a four-year, $31 million contract, missed most of the training camp but hasn’t shown any rust. Offseason signing Mason Marchment has also fit in nicely.
He has six points in five games. Dallas is fortunate enough to be healthy and has no players on the NHL injury report.
Senators Riding 3-Game Home Winning Streak
Despite Dallas’ impressive streak, it’s still tough to come up with a Stars vs Senators prediction, as Ottawa has been just as good as of late.
The Senators have won each of their last three games on the NHL schedule, all of which have been at home.
Ottawa began its season with back-to-back road losses, but have won three in a row at home against the:
- Boston Bruins
- Washington Capitals
- Arizona Coyotes
Outscoring them by a combined 18-9. The crowd at Canadian Tire Center has been as loud and passionate as they’ve ever been before, and Ottawa is riding plenty of positive momentum right now.
Senators at the Stats
For Senators NHL team stats, Ottawa ranks fourth in the league in goals (4.2 per game) and is T19th in goals allowed at 3.2 per game.
Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk lead the team in scoring with eight points each. Four other players have five points.
Senators goaltender Cam Talbot is on the IR with a rib injury, while Josh Norris is considered day-to-day on the NHL injury report with an undisclosed injury.
Dallas Stars vs. Ottawa Senators Pick and Prediction
Dallas’ strong start to the season may be a mirage. The team scored back-to-back wins over the Nashville Predators to open the season and have since beat the Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens, neither of which are expected to be playoff teams this season.
Ottawa, however, has beaten the Bruins and Capitals and has looked dominant at home. They have one of the best young offenses in the season and should keep rolling on Monday night.
Final Score Prediction: 4-2 Ottawa Senators
NHL Pick: Senators (-105)
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