Statistically speaking, the Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars are very even. As of publication, the betting odds reflect this but favor the Dallas Stars.
With the Stars expected to start game-changing goalie Jake Oettinger and the Capitals expected to start number-one goalie Darcy Kuemper, we expect a goaltending duel and a fantastic hockey game on Thursday night.
We’ll review the Capitals vs Stars stats and odds to get you primed to make a pick from Thursday’s NHL matchups.
Puck drop for the Capitals vs. Stars is scheduled for 8:30 P.M. ET on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. You can catch the Capitals vs. Stars on NHLPP or ESPN+.
Washington Capitals vs. Dallas Stars
Washington Capitals Stats
The Washington Capitals enter Thursday night’s game with a 4-3-0 record. Recently, the Capitals’ schedule has produced wins as Washington has won four of their last five matchups and will be looking to make it three wins in a row on Thursday night.
In their previous outing, the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-3.
Garnet Hathaway and Nick Jensen had a goal and an assist each, while Alexander Ovechkin scored his 783rd career goal, and Charlie Lindgren made 38 saves in the win.
Capitals’ Scoring Leaders
- Dylan Strome (1 goal, 5 assists)
- Alexander Ovechkin (3 goals, 3 assists)
- John Carlson (2 goals, 4 assists)
Lead the Washington Capitals in scoring, each with six points in 2022-23. With backup Charlie Lindgren playing in their last matchup, number one goalie Darcy Kuemper will likely get the start against the Stars.
Kuemper has a 3-2-0 record, with a 3.04 goals against average and a .899 save percentage. Lindgren has a 1-1-0 record with a 3.09 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage.
At the Top of NHL Team Stats
We don’t expect the Washington Capitals to top the NHL team stats in 2022-23. However, team Capitals vs Stars stats are important to making the best NHL betting selection possible.
The Capitals are averaging 3.57 goals per game while averaging 3.43 goals so far in 2022-23. Washington’s powerplay is operating at 25%, while the penalty kill is operating at 73.7%
Dallas Stars Stats
The Dallas Stars enter Thursday night’s game with a 4-2-1 record. While the Dallas Stars started the season strong, they have faltered recently, losing three of their last five matchups.
When considering the Stars odds for your betting selections, you’ll want to know that the Stars have lost their last two matchups and will be looking to stop their losing streak from increasing to three.
Stars’ Leaders at the Stats
- Roope Hintz (2 goals, 5 assists)
- Jason Robertson (2 goals, 5 assists)
- Joe Pavelski (4 goals, 3 assists)
Share the lead in the Stars’ stats with seven points each.
Six Points
- Tyler Seguin (2 goals, 4 assists)
- Mason Marchment (3 goals, 3 assists)
Each has six points so far in 2022-23, while six other Stars have at least three points.
Jake Oettinger’s Performance Recap
When you have a goalie like Jake Oettinger, you want to play him as often as possible. Although Oettinger played in the Dallas Stars’ last game, he has split the previous four games with backup Scott Wedgewood.
Oettinger has a 4-1-0 record, with a fantastic 1.41 goals against average and a .953 save percentage. Wedgewood has a 0-1-1 record for his part, with a 3.49 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Stars’ Averaging Numbers
The Dallas Stars have averaged 3.29 goals per game while averaging 2.14 goals against per game. The Dallas Stars’ power play has operated at 26.1%, while the Stars’ penalty kill is operating at 88.2%.
These kinds of averages are important Capitals vs Stars stats to consider when making your betting selection, as they indicate that the Dallas Stars are better than their most recent record suggests.
Washington Capitals vs. Dallas Stars Betting Trends
Critical to any NHL picks and parlays are the Capitals and Stars’ betting records against the spread so far in 2022-23.
Moneyline
The Washington Capitals are 4-3 against the spread and on the moneyline so far this season. As of publication, the Dallas Stars are 5–2 against the spread and 4-3 on the moneyline. The Capitals are 5-2 on over/under lines, while the Stars are 2-5.
The Dallas Stars have opened Thursday’s slate of NHL games as the moneyline betting favorite on most online sportsbooks, with odds between -125 and -135.
The Washington Capitals are the current moneyline betting underdog, with odds ranging from +105 and +110 odds.
Puckline
The puck line spread is set to 1.5. The Dallas Stars are listed with a spread of -1.5 and are the betting underdog, with odds ranging from +185 to +195.
The Washington Capitals are listed at +1.5 and are the betting favorite to cover the spread on some sports books, with odds ranging from -225 to -240.
Total
The total goals line is set to 6.5. The over has odds between -105 and +102, while the under has odds ranging from -120 to -125.
Washington Capitals vs. Dallas Stars Matchup Predictions
When reviewing the NHL stats, it is clear that this game should be close, and goaltending is likely to make the difference, as is the case in most NHL games.
The Capitals might be scoring more often than the Dallas Stars, but Oettinger and the Stars’ special teams are playing great hockey, giving the Stars the opportunity to win every night.
With Oettinger and Kuemper likely to start for their respective teams, we don’t expect the over to be a viable wager. If you like total goal wagers, we’d suggest taking the under.
One-goal Game
As for the spread, we’re favoring the Dallas Stars to win this game but expect the game to end in a one-goal spread, even though only one of the Capitals’ last five matchups has ended in a one-goal game.
If you are going to make a pick on the spread, we are leaning toward taking the Washington Capitals to win on the puck line spread.
That leaves us with the moneyline as our main betting option. We like the Dallas Stars to end their two-game losing streak and win on the moneyline.
The Capitals vs Stars stats tell a different story than their recent records, and the odds reflect those stats and not the recent records. We’re taking the Dallas Stars on the moneyline.
Who to Bet On?
After reviewing the Capitals vs Stars stats, it’s clear that these teams are very evenly matched, and this game will be close in the end.
We’re expecting both the Stars and Capitals to start their number-one goalies. So, with Kuemper and Oettinger in net, we’re focusing on one pick: to take the Dallas Stars to defeat the Washington Capitals on the moneyline.
NHL Pick: Stars (-125)
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