Washington Capitals (1-1) vs Dallas Stars (4-0)
October 17, 2024 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals +112 / Dallas Stars -139 — Over/Under: 3.5
The Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals meet Thursday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Pick.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Kraken and Sharks, and they play the Oilers next. The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.75 goals per game and are scoring on 7.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Mason Marchment leads Dallas with 2 goals, Logan Stankoven has 5 assists and Thomas Harley has 14 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 1.25 goals per game and are killing 92.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 5 goals on 97 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has given up 0 goals on 25 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Devils, beat the Golden Knights, and they play the Devils and Flyers next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring on 33.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Tom Wilson leads Washington with 2 goals, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists and Connor McMichael has 7 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.5 goals per game and are killing 87.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 4 goals on 32 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 2 goals on 26 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last six road games following an overtime win.
- The Capitals have lost five of their last six games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the last 13 games between the Stars and Capitals.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts
- Alex Ovechkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Capitals’ last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Dylan Strome has recorded an assist in five of the Capitals’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Capitals’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents at Capital One Arena.
- John Carlson ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for average time on ice (26:26) this season.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Roope Hintz has scored at least one goal in three of the Stars’ last four night games at Capital One Arena.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last six games as favorites.
- Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one assist in five of the Stars’ last six road games.
- Wyatt Johnston ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league for power-play goals against this season (1).
- The Washington Capitals rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Dallas Stars rank T4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (92.86%).
- The Dallas Stars rank T1st in the league for power-play goals against this season (1).
Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Dallas Stars are the hottest team to start the season and while it’s still a small sample size, it’s hard to step in front of them or not be impressed. The Stars have also won 11 of their last 16 games as a favorite. The Washington Capitals still have some showing and proving to do, and they’ve been on the losing side in 10 of their last 15 games as an underdog. The Stars have also won 5 straight games against the Capitals and 8 of the last 10 games overall. The price is more than fair. Give me the Stars to stay hot with a big road victory.