Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Preview
Planning on watching today’s Stars and Capitals game? Catch the action at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, as the Capitals hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN.
The Stars are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Capitals. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars odds
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Stars and Capitals did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Stars have a record of 3-0. The Stars also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 3 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Across the Capitals last five home games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-4, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Capitals have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 6-4.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Stars have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction
Coming into their game vs. Washington, the Stars are 14-7-3. They are 12-6-3 when favored and 2-1-0 as the underdog. When they have hit the road, they have a 8-3-2 record this season, and they are 6-4-1 at home.
The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game, putting them 9th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. The Stars went 7-5 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 7-2.
Heading into this matchup vs. Washington, goalie Scott Wedgewood has started six games in this season. His current record is 4-1, and his save percentage stands at 91.1%.
The Capitals are set to face Dallas with a 12-8-2 record. Their track record as favorites is 6-1-1, while they maintain 6-7-1 when considered underdogs. On the road, they have gone 5-4-1 this season and are 7-4-1 at home.
Offensively, the Capitals come into the game at 2.3 goals per contest placing 32nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 32nd position in the league. Washington’s offense is currently ranked 32nd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 22nd in the league.
Goalie Charlie Lindgren gets the start and has made seven starts this season. His record at this point is 5-2, and his save percentage is 92.8%.
The Stars enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Betting Tips
- Take the Stars on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Capitals (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Capitals Injury Report
- Max Pacioretty – Achilles – Out
- T.J. Oshie – Upper Body – Out
- Nicklas Backstrom – Hip – Out
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Tyler Seguin – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
