Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions
The Dallas Stars (14-7-3) visit the Washington Capitals (12-8-2) on Thursday night. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Stars vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Dallas fell 5-4 as a road underdog against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. After coming back from a 2-goal deficit early in the 3rd period, the Stars allowed 2 goals which they were never able to make up. Four players found the back of the net while C Matt Duchene had 2 assists.
The Capitals are on a 2-game skid after being shut out by the Coyotes 6-0 on Monday as a road underdog. They gave up 5 goals in the 1st period including 2 on power plays. Washington's attack has struggled on its losing streak scoring just once in its last 2 games.
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Stars at Capitals odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Capitals +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+180) | Capitals +1.5 (-225)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Stars at Capitals projected goalies
Jake Oettinger (10-6-2, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Darcy Kuemper (5-6-2, 3.23 GAA, .887 SV%)
Oettinger is coming off a rough game against Florida in which he allowed 5 goals on 31 shots. He has now allowed 9 goals in the last 2 games after allowing just 1 goal in his previous 2 before that. Oettinger ranks 7th overall with his 10-6-2 record.
Kuemper has seen the most playing time for the Capitals this season, but has struggled. He has allowed 10 goals in his last 3 games including 3 on Monday in just under 14 minutes on ice. His 3.23 goals allowed per game ranks him 38th in the NHL.
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Stars at Capitals picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 3, Capitals 1
Moneyline
BET DALLAS -135.
The Capitals have been struggling recently, scoring just 1 goal in their last 2 games. Going up against Oettinger, expect more of the same. While Dallas has dropped its last 3 road games, it has played well on the road overall this season with an 8-3-2 record. Dallas will be looking for a chance to correct its recent road woes against a Capitals team that has dropped 4 of its last 6.
The Stars are 6-2 against the Capitals dating back to November of 2018.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is better value in betting on the Stars' moneyline.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 6 (-115).
Washington has scored just 9 times in its last 5 games while Dallas has scored 4 times in its past 2 games. Dallas has a strong attack and should be able to get past Washington's defense, but it will not be able to carry the load of the Over by itself. Washington has a dismal 7-15 Over record this season and has been shut out 2 times in its last 6 games.
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