Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Prediction 1/21/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 21st at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 28-16-3 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-3 in overtime. Carolina trailed 2-0 and 3-2, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Hurricanes outshot Chicago by a total of 48-25, won 60.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Jarvis, Kotkaniemi, and Staal, while Andersen stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Hurricanes defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 4-2 before that. Carolina has won four of their last six games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 59 points. Carolina has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 2.76 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 16 goals, 35 assists, and 104 shots on goal, while Sebastian Aho has added 13 goals, 31 assists, and 124 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 17-9-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 29-16-1 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Dallas led 3-0 in the first period and they cruised to the win but did allow a goal late in the third to ruin the shutout. The Stars were outshot by a total of 34-25, won 40.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Blumel, Bourque, Johnston, and Robertson, while Oettinger stopped 33 out of 34 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Stars lost to the Avalanche by a score of 6-3 and the Canadiens by a score of 3-1. Dallas has lost three of their last five games and they are battling with Colorado and Minnesota for second in the Central standings. Dallas has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 18.9% on the power play and 85.5% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 18 goals, 27 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 15 goals, 27 assists, and 120 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 23-10-1 with a 2.26 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year. 

Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Prediction 

Dallas comes into this matchup after snapping a two-game losing streak with a win over Detroit last time out, and they will be at home here. The Stars are 17-6-1 at home this season, while the Hurricanes are below .500 on the road. Carolina has struggled to string wins together over the last few weeks and they will be on a back-to-back here. Both of these teams have played very strong defense so far this season and I think we are in for another defensive battle. Take the under in this contest.