There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Dallas Stars going up against the New York Islanders at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 12. To get you ready to place a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Stars vs. Islanders Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 8 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent went over 6 combined goals in 56 of 101 games last season.
• New York’s games last season had more than 6 goals 50 of 87 times.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these two teams combined to scored six goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s total.
• The Stars were third in goals scored in the league, and the Islanders were 22nd.
• The Islanders were 18th in the league in goals conceded, and the Stars were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -168

• The Stars won 63.1% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (53-31).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -168 or shorter, Dallas had a 28-10 record (winning 73.7% of its games).
• The Stars have a 62.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Islanders Moneyline: +141

• The Islanders secured an upset victory in 21, or 42.9%, of the 49 games they played as an underdog last season.
• New York went 5-7 last season when sportsbooks made them underdogs of +141 or longer on the moneyline.
• The win probability for the Islanders, implied from the moneyline, is 41.5%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 5, New York 3

Stars Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players last season was Jason Robertson, who posted 80 points in 82 games.
• Wyatt Johnston had 65 points (32 goals, 33 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• Matt Duchene created 65 points for Dallas in 80 games last season, netting a goal on 14.5% of his shots and recording 25 goals and 40 assists.
• As Dallas’ top goalie last season, Jake Oettinger recorded 35 wins and 14 losses while giving up 140 goals against 1336 saves.

Islanders Points Leaders (2023-24)

• New York’s Mathew Barzal recorded 57 assists and 23 goals in 80 games last season, for 80 points.
• Noah Dobson was a key contributor for New York, with 70 total points. He scored 10 goals and provided 60 assists in 79 games.
• New York’s Brock Nelson had 69 points, courtesy of 34 goals (first on team) and 35 assists (third).
• Ilya Sorokin had a record of 25-19-12 in 56 games last season, conceding 167 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage, 24th in the league.

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Dallas vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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