The Dallas Stars will be looking for their third win in their last four tries Friday night when they visit the Arizona Coyotes. The Stars are locked in a battle atop the Central Division with the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche and are looking to win a division championship.
The Coyotes are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and try to finish the season on a strong note.
Read further to get an up-to-date Stars vs Coyotes betting analysis, as this is one of just four NHL games tonight. We should be in for one of the better games on the NHL schedule today.
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Game Information
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes
Location of the game: Mullett Arena, Tempe, Arizona.
Date and Time: Friday, March 31, 2023.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Recent Scores
The Dallas Stars last played on Tuesday night against the Chicago Blackhawks and won by a score of 4-1. The Stars jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period and never looked back as they stretched the lead to 4-0 at one point.
Goaltender Jake Oettinger led the way, stopping 17 of the 18 shots he faced to lead the Stars to victory.
The Arizona Coyotes last played on Monday, losing to the Edmonton Oilers by the score of 5-4. Arizona fell behind 4-2 before scoring two goals in the third period to tie the game.
Left winger Matias Maccelli and center Barrett Hayton each scored twice for the Coyotes, who dropped their fifth straight game.
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Analysis
Dallas Stars Facts to Know
The Dallas Stars come into play with a record of 40-20-14, good for 94 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Stars currently sit in second place in the Central Division, three points behind the Minnesota Wild. In the last five Dallas Stars games, the team has gone 3-1-1.
To get a proper Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes betting analysis, it is proper to look at the NHL player stats to see who has been performing well.
The Stars are led offensively by left-winger Jason Robertson, who has 41 goals and 50 assists for 91 points. Defenseman Miro Heiskanen leads the team with 51 assists. Taking a look at NHL stats, the Stars are averaging 3.39 goals per game, which puts them seventh in the league.
Arizona Coyotes Facts to Know
The Arizona Coyotes come into play with a record of 27-35-13, good for 67 points. The Coyotes currently sit in seventh place in the Central Division, 30 points behind the Minnesota Wild in the division standings. The Coyotes have lost five straight games and have allowed 18 goals in those five contests.
Taking a look at Arizona Coyotes stats, the team is led offensively by right winger Clayton Keller, who has 36 goals and 45 assists for 81 points. He leads the Coyotes in both goals and assists.
The Coyotes are averaging 2.77 goals per game, which after looking at the NHL stats, places them 26th in the league.
Updates
When making a Stars vs Coyotes betting analysis, it is important to know any updates to the NHL injury report.
Both teams are relatively healthy, as all key players are expected to play. Vejmelka and Oettinger will likely get the nods in net, so keep that in mind when making NHL picks today.
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
- Moneyline: Taking a look at the NHL odds, the Stars are priced as the favorites on the moneyline, checking in at -240. The Coyotes currently sit at +200.
- Puck Line: On the puck line, the Stars are 1.5-goal favorites.
- Over/Under: The over/under is 6.
Dallas Stars vs. Arizona Coyotes Betting Prediction
This game is a mismatch on paper. These two teams have played each other three times this season, with Dallas winning all three matchups. Keep this in mind when making a Stars vs Coyotes betting analysis.
The Coyotes are limping to the finish line, and they just aren’t playing good hockey right now.
- Take the Stars to cover in this one.
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