Sunday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck dropping at 5:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Stars vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (5.5 goals) 20 times this season.
• In Ottawa’s 41 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 5.5.
• These two teams combine for 6.1 goals per game, 0.62 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -138

• The Stars have been victorious in 25 of their 36 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (69.4%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -138 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 21-8 record (winning 72.4% of its games).
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 58.0% in this contest.

Senators Moneyline: +117

• Ottawa has eight wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Senators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +117 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Ottawa has a 46.1% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Ottawa 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive options this season is Matt Duchene, who has recorded 38 points in 41 games.
• With 10 goals and 24 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the most important contributors for Dallas with his 34 points (0.8 per game).
• On 111 shots (for 10 goals) and 20 assists, Wyatt Johnston has contributed 30 points this season.
• In 31 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (21-9-1) has allowed 71 goals.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle is an important part of the offense for Ottawa, with 42 points this season. He has put up 13 goals and 29 assists in 41 games.
• Drake Batherson has made a major impact for Ottawa this season with 37 points, thanks to 14 goals and 23 assists.
• Brady Tkachuk has scored 18 goals and contributed 18 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 36.
• Linus Ullmark has a .915 save percentage (12th in the league), with 550 total saves, while allowing 51 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-7-2 record between the posts for Ottawa this season.

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Dallas vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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