How to Pick the Stars vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 23

Published 3:33 pm Friday, November 22, 2024

If you’re seeking best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Stars vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

  • This season, 10 of Dallas’ 18 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
  • Nine of Tampa Bay’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
  • The Stars score 3.39 goals per game, compared to the Lightning’s average of 3.67, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
  • This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -111

  • In the 14 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 10-4 in those games.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Dallas is 10-4 (winning 71.4% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 52.6%.

Lightning Moneyline: -108

  • Tampa Bay has claimed an upset victory three times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in six games as the underdog).
  • The Lightning have three victories in games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in six chances).
  • Tampa Bay’s implied probability to win this game is 51.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • Matt Duchene has been critical to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 21 points in 18 games.
  • Mason Marchment has six goals and 12 assists for Dallas to compile 18 total points (1.0 per game).
  • On 33 shots (for seven goals) and eight assists, Tyler Seguin has recorded 15 points this season.
  • In 13 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (10-3-0) has given up 28 goals.

Lightning Points Leaders

  • Nikita Kucherov is a key offensive option for Tampa Bay, with 28 points this season. He has put up 11 goals and 17 assists in 18 games.
  • Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli has racked up 19 total points (1.1 per game), with six goals and 13 assists.
  • Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel has 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) this season.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 9-5-1 on the season, allowing 31 goals (2.1 goals against average) and amassing 351 saves with a .919 save percentage (12th in the league).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/16/2024 Wild W 2-1 Away -152
11/18/2024 Ducks L 4-2 Home -452
11/20/2024 Sharks W 5-2 Home -490
11/23/2024 Lightning Away -111
11/25/2024 Hurricanes Away
11/27/2024 Blackhawks Away
11/29/2024 Avalanche Home

Lightning’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/16/2024 Devils W 4-0 Home -106
11/19/2024 Penguins W 3-2 Away -166
11/21/2024 Blue Jackets L 7-6 Away -184
11/23/2024 Stars Home -108
11/25/2024 Avalanche Home
11/27/2024 Capitals Home
11/29/2024 Predators Away

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Dallas vs. Tampa Bay Game Info

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