How to Pick the Stars vs. Flames Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 8

Published 11:34 am Saturday, December 7, 2024

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Sunday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Sunday’s total of 5.5 goals 14 times this season.
  • This season, 13 of Calgary’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
  • The Stars score 3.27 goals per game, compared to the Flames’ average of 2.56, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • The 5.4 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -239

  • The Stars have gone 14-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -239 or shorter, Dallas has put together a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
  • The Stars have a 70.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Flames Moneyline: +195

  • Calgary has earned an upset victory seven times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 18 games as the underdog).
  • When the Flames’ moneyline odds are +195 or longer, they has won their only game.
  • Calgary has a 33.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Calgary 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • Matt Duchene has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 28 points in 26 games.
  • Having scored 12 goals and adding 14 assists, Mason Marchment is excelling for Dallas through 25 games.
  • On 43 shots (for nine goals) and 11 assists, Tyler Seguin has recorded 20 points this season.
  • As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 13 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 45 goals with 458 saves.

Flames Points Leaders

  • MacKenzie Weegar is among the top options on offense for Calgary, with 16 points this season. He has put up four goals and 12 assists in 27 games.
  • Jonathan Huberdeau’s 16 points this season, including eight goals and eight assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Calgary.
  • Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) this season.
  • Daniel Vladar has a 5-5-4 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league). In 14 games, he has 351 saves, and has given up 39 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/2/2024 Utah Hockey Club W 2-1 Away -126
12/4/2024 Kings L 3-2 Away -118
12/6/2024 Golden Knights L 3-2 Away -142
12/8/2024 Flames Home -239
12/12/2024 Predators Home
12/14/2024 Blues Home
12/16/2024 Capitals Home

Flames’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/30/2024 Penguins L 6-2 Away +100
12/3/2024 Blue Jackets W 3-0 Home -134
12/5/2024 Blues L 4-3 Home -128
12/8/2024 Stars Away +195
12/10/2024 Predators Away
12/12/2024 Lightning Home
12/14/2024 Panthers Home

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Dallas vs. Calgary Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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