Stars vs Capitals Prediction 11/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Stars vs Capitals Prediction

The Stars and the cheap price are always worth a look because you rarely get these chances. The Stars have also won eight of the last 10 games against the Capitals. However, as I mentioned from the very first game of the season, I was high on the Capitals and what they did this offseason and even said they could win their division.

I was going to back the Capitals a lot, and up to this point they’re a top-eight profitable team in the NHL. The Caps are a solid team that’s also seen six of their eight wins come on their home ice. If I’m going to get low prices, I’m going to be on the Caps more than not. At home in a pick em spot, I’ll gladly roll with the Capitals.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars lost to the Habs, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Stars have won 6 of their last 8 games.

The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.64 goals per game and are scoring on 21.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Mikko Rantanen leads Dallas with 7 goals, Jason Robertson has 9 assists, and Wyatt Johnston has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.14 goals per game and are killing 93.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 18 goals on 229 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 9 goals on 80 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Predators, lost to the Wild, and they play the Panthers next. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 7 games.

The Washington Capitals average 3.38 goals per game and are scoring on 17.6 percent of their power-play opportunities. Alex Tuch leads Washington with 10 goals, Dylan Strome has 9 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 41 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 77.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 26 goals on 254 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 12 goals on 107 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Capitals have won each of their last six games at Capital One Arena following a loss.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight Tuesday night games.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against the Stars following a loss.
• The Stars have lost the third period in six of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Stars have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against the Capitals.
• The Capitals have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 18 games as road underdogs.
• The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games as a home favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The underdogs have won the second period in each of the last four games between the Stars and Capitals at Capital One Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Capitals’ last nine night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Stars’ last five road games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Capitals’ last 14 games following a home loss.
• The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last three road games.

Washington Capitals Player Prop Facts

• Alex Tuch has scored the last goal in each of the Capitals’ last three night games.
• Pierre-Luc Dubois has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Capitals as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Jakob Chychrun has recorded at least one assist in each of the Capitals’ last four games as home favorites.
• Alex Tuch ranks 1st in the league for Game-Winning Goals (5) this season.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Roope Hintz has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last three games as road underdogs against the Capitals.
• Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight road games.
• Roope Hintz ranks T2nd in the Western Conference for shootout goals (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Washington Capitals rank 2nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.69).
• The Washington Capitals rank T3rd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (1.23).
• The Dallas Stars rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.64).
• The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (22.3).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Capitals