The Ottawa Senators will head to Dallas to take on the Dallas Stars in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. eastern from the American Airlines Center. Continue reading below to get our best Senators vs Stars game Prediction and much more.
Consistency has been a struggle for the Senators until their last six games, winning four of them. The Stars have lost back-to-back games and have to be happy with how the NHL schedule played out for them, getting to play a struggling Senators team.
Let’s take a look at the NHL odds and the NHL player stats to help us make our Senators vs. Stars game prediction.
Matchup Preview
The Senators are off to a tough start and find themselves in eighth place in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division. The Dallas Stars find themselves tied for first in the Central Division and are slowly becoming one of the top NHL teams in the league.
Ottawa Senators Matchup Preview
When looking at the Senators’ stats, it is hard to understand how they have not won more NHL games. While they may not have the flashiest lineup in the league, the Senators have stats that put them in the middle of everyone.
Offensively, the Senators are averaging 3.08 goals per game, the 18th in the NHL. In their last five games, the Senators are averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Their defense and goaltending have not been as solid as their offense, giving up 3.32 goals per game, which is 20th in the NHL. In their last five games, the Senators are giving up 2.8 goals as well.
Brady Tkachuk has been the best player on this roster for back-to-back seasons. He currently leads the team with 29 total points, scoring 12 goals and assisting 17 others.
Tim Stutzle is right behind him with 27 total points. In just his third season in the NHL, Stutzle is having a solid start to the season, scoring 10 goals and assisting 17 others.
Cam Talbot has been the starting goaltender for the Ottawa Senators recently. He comes into tonight’s contest with a record of 4-7 and is giving up 2.83 goals per game.
Dallas Stars Matchup Preview
The Stars have to be relieved going up against Ottawa this evening. After back-to-back losses, the Stars could use a game that will allow them to get some confidence back going in the right direction.
The Stars have been a dominant force on the offensive side, scoring 3.77 goals per game, which is third in the NHL. In their last five games, the Star’s stats show they are averaging 3.0 goals per game, which includes a game where they were shut out.
The defense and goaltending for the Stars have also been solid, as they are giving up just 2.85 goals per game, which is also top 10 in the league. In their last five games, the Stars are giving up 3.0 goals per game.
Jason Robertson is off to an incredible start to the campaign this season. He is leading the team with 41 total points. Robertson has scored 23 goals and added 18 assists to get to his 41 points.
Roope Hintz is the next closest player to Robertson with 30 total points. He has scored 11 goals and assisted 19 others. In their last ten games, Hintz has added 11 total points.
Jake Oettinger has received the most starts as a goaltender for the Stars. He comes into tonight’s game with a record of 9-3-2 and is giving up 2.54 goals per game.
The NHL injury report for the Stars looks great for them, as they do not have any serious concerns with any players.
Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Dallas Stars are the moneyline favorite, with the odds sitting at -190. The Ottawa Senators’ odds of winning the game outright are around +165.
Puckline
The Senators have a puck line of +1½ with the odds around -155. The Stars are the favorite in this, with a puck line at -1½ and odds of +135.
Over/Under
The total goals for this game are set at 6½. The odds for the over are at -105, while the under has odds around -115.
Senators vs. Stars Betting Pick and Prediction
When making our NHL picks for this game, two picks seem to stand out. After looking at all of the stats and odds, making a Senators vs. Stars game prediction has become clear.
The first is the Star’s moneyline. While some may say taking them to win this game by more than one goal is an even better bet, it must be noted that they have not been playing their best hockey coming into this contest.
The other bet in this one will be the under for total goals. Neither team has been producing a ton of offense coming into tonight’s game, which should allow this contest to be a low-scoring affair.
Final Senators vs. Stars Game Prediction: 3-1 Stars
NHL Pick: Dallas Stars moneyline -190
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