The Dallas Stars (4-0) are favored on the road (-142 moneyline odds to win) against the Washington Capitals (1-1, +120 moneyline odds). The contest on Thursday starts at 7:00 PM ET from Capital One Arena on ESPN+.
You can watch on ESPN+ as the Stars play the Capitals.
Stars vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Favorite: Stars (-142)
Underdog: Capitals (+120)
Over/under: 6
Stars vs. Capitals Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Capitals (+1.5)
Pick OU:Under (6)
Score Prediction:
Capitals 4 – Stars 2
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Stars and Capitals Betting Trends in 2023
Dallas and its opponent combined for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 56 times last season.
For Washington last season, 44 games finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
The over/under for this game (6) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages last season for the Stars (3.59) and Capitals (2.63).
The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allowed are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.
The Stars won 54 of their 83 games (65.1%) when listed as the moneyline favorite last season.
Last season the Capitals were an underdog 67 times, and won 26, or 38.8%, of those games.
Stars Stats & Insights in 2023
The Stars’ 294 goals scored last season (3.6 per game) ranked third in the NHL.
The Stars conceded 232 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking eighth in NHL play for the fewest goals against.
Their goal differential (+62) made them third-best in the league.
The Stars shot 11.4% as a team (fourth in the league).
The Stars did not shut out an opponent last season. They averaged 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.
Capitals Stats & Insights in 2023
The Capitals had 216 goals last season (2.6 per game), 28th in the league.
The Capitals conceded 252 total goals (3.1 per game), 16th in the NHL.
They had the 27th-ranked goal differential in the league at -36.
The Capitals’ 9.9% shooting percentage was 18th in the league.
The Capitals did not shut out an opponent last season.
Stars’ Best Players in 2023
Jason Robertson, a productive offensive player a season ago for Dallas, registered 80 points on the season.
Roope Hintz had 65 points (30 goals, 35 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
Last season for Dallas, Jake Oettinger (35-14-4) posted a 2.7 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .905.
Capitals’ Best Players in 2023
Dylan Strome was an important part of the offense for Washington last season, with 67 points. He recorded 27 goals and 40 assists in 82 games.
Alexander Ovechkin was key for Washington’s attack with 65 total points (0.8 per game), including 31 goals and 34 assists in 79 contests.
Charlie Lindgren had a .911 save percentage (17th in the league) last season, giving up 127 goals (2.7 goals against average). He put together a 25-16-7 record between the pipes for Washington.
Stars vs. Capitals Injuries
Stars: Mathew Dumba: Lower Body (Out), Tyler Seguin: Lower Body (Questionable)
Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season), Matt Roy: Lower Body (Questionable)
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