Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 12/8/24

In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 8th, at the American Airlines Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Flames’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Stars’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Calgary

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Calgary and Dallas

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

Flames Look to Bounce Back

The Flames in the last game were able to force overtime against the St. Louis Blues and they ended up falling short. The defense ended up giving up four goals and that led to the loss. MacKenzie Weegar had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. The Flames overall this season is averaging 2.56 goals while their defense is giving up 2.85 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Nazem Kadri has scored eight goals and added eight assists. The Flames will take on the Predators and Lightning after this one.

Stars Look to End Skin

The Stars are suddenly struggling and they have lost two games in a row. In the last game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Stars scored two goals but that wasn’t enough as the defense gave up three goals. Jake Oettinger started in goal and he saved 25 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Stars are averaging 3.27 goals while their defense is giving up 2.57 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 3rd. In this game, the defense is going to need to be good. The Stars will play against the Predators, Blues, Capitals, Maple Leafs, and Rangers following this one.

Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction

The Stars are going to bounce back in a big way here. The Stars are averaging 3.27 goals and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Flames offense is averaging only 2.56 goals and they aren’t going to have the confidence to keep up here. This game is going to get out of hand early with the Stars cruising right to the victory. Back the Stars on the puck line.