Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 12/16/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 16th, at the American Airlines Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Captials’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Stars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Dallas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Stars. 

Stars Pulled off a Thriller

It wasn’t exactly an impressive game against the St. Louis Blues in the last game but they were able to secure the 2-1 victory. Matt Duchene and Mason Marchant scored the two goals for Dallas to pace them for the victory. Jake Oettinger saved 16 of the 17 shots that he faced. The Stars on the season is averaging 3.24 goals while their defense is giving up 2.55 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th. Matt Duchene has been the top player for the Stars so far this season scoring 13 goals and adding 17 assists so far this season. 

Capitals Look for Fifth Straight Win

The Capitals are looking for their fifth straight win and they have all kinds of confidence right now. In the last game against the Buffalo Sabres, the offense scored four goals and they ended up winning by two goals. John Carlson had a strong game finishing with three assists. Tom Wilson also was impressive scoring two goals. The Capitals are averaging 3.96 goals while their defense is giving up 2.65 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game, the Capitals need to be the team that gets the offense out to a fast start. Dylan Storme has scored 10 goals and added 27 assists. 

Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction

Give me the Capitals here. The Capitals are averaging 3.96 goals per game and even against a good defensive team they are going to continue to find the success here. The Stars’ offense has been strong this season, but they are going to struggle to get anything going against the Capitals’ defense. The Capitals are going to end up cruising here. Back the Capitals on the money line to cash here.