NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Lightning

The Dallas Stars battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in this NHL matchup at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Get Ready for a High-Scoring Clash

The Stars and the Lightning should combine to produce Over 5.5 goals. Our prediction is available at -133 which looks a great price.

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Lightning Claimed Shootout Win in Last H2H

Dallas Stars made it three consecutive wins after a 1-0 home success over Washington Capitals at American Airlines Center. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves, with Tyler Seguin being the only player to score.

Tampa Bay Lightning got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 5-2 road triumph at Bridgestone Arena when meeting Nashville Predators. Zemgus Girgensons scored twice, with Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel and Charles-Edouard D'Astous scoring one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning beat the Stars in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at American Airlines Center. The Lightning have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-2-1	2.6	.909	1
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-3-2	2.9	.893	0
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 27.5% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 3.0 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

Mikko Rantanen is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Wyatt Johnston racking up 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.61 goal against average with a .909 save percentage, including one shutout.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Last 10 Games

The Lightning have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 9.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 29.2 shots, averaging 5.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.2%.

Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel have scored the most points on 10, with each player managing 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 2.86 GAA with a .892 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

We’re not going to pass up the chance to take -133 that the teams go over the total goals line. They should be able to regularly find the net in this NHL clash.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Stars vs Lightning stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lightning games at home.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Lightning games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jason Robertson Over 2.5 Shots -161

Jason Robertson (Stars) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -161.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 5.5

To Score Mikko Rantanen

Shots on Goal Jason Robertson Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

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2 - 5 Lightning logo

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There’s the option to wager on the Lightning to win by a 5-2 scoreline. Odds of +1500 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

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Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Think Lightning Likeliest to Win

The Tampa Bay Lightning odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -145 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 59% chance of winning. Dallas Stars are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +120.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -133.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Nikita Kucherov is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Those interested in Nikita Kucherov to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +160. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.

Player Goals

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Jason Robertson (Stars)

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Player Assists

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

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Player Shots

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Jason Robertson (Stars)

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Micro Betting

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Stars

NHL: 29/10 Capitals0 Stars 1
NHL: 27/10 Stars3 Predators 2
NHL: 26/10 Hurricanes2 Stars 3
NHL: 24/10 Kings3 Stars 2
NHL: 22/10 Blue Jackets5 Stars 1

Lightning

NHL: 29/10 Lightning5 Predators 2
NHL: 26/10 Golden Knights1 Lightning 2
NHL: 25/10 Ducks3 Lightning 4
NHL: 24/10 Blackhawks3 Lightning 2
NHL: 19/10 Lightning2 Blue Jackets 3

Head to Head

Dallas vs Tampa Bay

NHL: 21/03 2025 Lightning 3 Stars 2
NHL: 24/11 2024 Stars 4 Lightning 2
NHL: 05/12 2023 Stars 0 Lightning 4
NHL: 02/12 2023 Lightning 1 Stars 8
NHL: 11/02 2023 Lightning 3 Stars 1
NHL: 16/11 2022 Stars 4 Lightning 5
NHL: 13/04 2022 Lightning 0 Stars 1
NHL: 16/01 2022 Stars 1 Lightning 3
NHL: 08/05 2021 Stars 5 Lightning 2
NHL: 06/05 2021 Stars 2 Lightning 6

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 1.1
Shots: 26.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 10.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.6
Hits: 22.8
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.5
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 31.6
Hits: 26.4
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 2.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 11.9
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 26.5
Hits: 20.2
Giveaways: 17
Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 26.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.7
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 11.4
Blocks: 14
Faceoff Wins : 28.3
Hits: 25.4
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 3.9

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Team News

Dallas Stars Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
96	Mikko Rantanen	10	21.26	4	8	12	0
53	Wyatt Johnston	10	21.2	6	4	10	0
21	Jason Robertson	10	20.41	3	6	9	1

55	Thomas Harley	10	22.91	1	7	8	-3
24	Roope Hintz	8	19.03	1	7	8	-1
91	Tyler Seguin	10	16.94	3	2	5	1
4	Miro Heiskanen	10	25.09	2	3	5	0
23	Esa Lindell	10	22.63	1	3	4	4
5	Nils Lundkvist	4	16	1	2	3	0
12	Radek Faksa	10	12.4	1	2	3	-3
22	Mavrik Bourque	10	14.81	1	2	3	-4
18	Sam Steel	10	17.12	1	1	2	-2
95	Matt Duchene	4	14.45	1	1	2	0
15	Colin Blackwell	10	11.96	0	1	1	-3
6	Lian Bichsel	10	14.77	0	1	1	-2
46	Ilya Lyubushkin	8	15.93	0	1	1	4
	Adam Erne	7	10.3	0	1	1	-1
11	Nathan Bastian	10	7.1	1	0	1	-2
10	Oskar Baeck	1	8.5	1	0	1	1
49	Justin Hryckowian	9	9.13	0	0	0	-4
28	Alexander Petrovic	8	13.65	0	0	0	-6
20	Kyle Capobianco	1	4.7	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
29	Jake Oettinger	8	2.61	0.909
1	Casey DeSmith	2	3.55	0.863

Tampa Bay Lightning Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
86	Nikita Kucherov	8	20.95	4	6	10	-6
59	Jake Guentzel	10	21.49	4	6	10	0
71	Anthony Cirelli	10	19.69	5	4	9	3

77	Victor Hedman	10	24.01	0	8	8	2
21	Brayden Point	10	19.12	2	6	8	-9
38	Brandon Hagel	10	20.1	2	5	7	-1
27	Ryan McDonagh	10	21.33	3	2	5	-2
29	Pontus Holmberg	10	12.29	1	4	5	4
37	Yanni Gourde	10	15.83	2	1	3	3
22	Oliver Bjorkstrand	10	14.1	1	2	3	1
93	Gage Goncalves	10	12.11	0	3	3	0
24	Maxwell Crozier	4	13.13	0	3	3	2
43	Darren Raddysh	6	15.53	1	2	3	-4
28	Zemgus Girgensons	3	13.8	2	0	2	0
81	Erik Cernak	10	19.23	0	2	2	-3
90	Janis Jerome Moser	8	21.54	1	1	2	3
14	Conor Geekie	6	10.03	0	1	1	0
51	Charles-Edouard D'Astous	3	14.23	1	0	1	1
17	Dominic James	4	12.68	0	0	0	0
78	Emil Lilleberg	10	14.46	0	0	0	-3
41	Mitchell Chaffee	7	9.49	0	0	0	0
	Curtis Douglas	8	5.38	0	0	0	0
62	Jack Finley	3	8.07	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Jonas Johansson	3	3.04	0.913
88	Andrei Vasilevskiy	7	2.86	0.892

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Matt Duchene

Injured

Nils Lundkvist

Injured

Roope Hintz

Injured

Jamie Benn

Injured

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Nick Paul

Injured

Maxwell Crozier

Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Dallas Stars Lineups

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Capitals 0-1 Stars

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	10	8	2	0	16	0.8	7	8	39	30	9	5-0-0	3-2-0	0-0	8-2	1L
2 Pittsburgh	11	7	2	2	16	0.727	7	7	40	30	10	3-1-1	4-1-1	0-2	6-4	1L
3 Carolina	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	3	5	34	28	6	2-1-0	4-2-0	1-0	6-3	2L
4 Washington	10	6	4	0	12	0.6	5	6	27	22	5	3-3-0	3-1-0	0-0	6-4	2L
5 Columbus	10	6	4	0	12	0.6	4	5	35	31	4	2-3-0	4-1-0	1-0	6-4	3W
6 Philadelphia	9	5	3	1	11	0.611	2	3	26	23	3	5-1-0	0-2-1	2-0	5-4	2W
7 NY Rangers	11	4	5	2	10	0.455	4	4	24	26	-2	0-4-1	4-1-1	0-0	4-6	1W
8 NY Islanders	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	4	4	32	33	-1	3-2-0	1-2-1	0-1	4-5	2L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	4	8	40	33	7	3-1-0	5-2-0	0-0	8-2	2W
2 Detroit	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	6	7	35	31	4	5-1-0	2-2-0	0-0	7-3	2W
3 Florida	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	5	5	27	31	-4	4-1-1	1-4-0	0-1	4-6	1L
4 Ottawa	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	4	4	41	44	-3	3-2-1	2-3-0	1-0	4-6	1L
5 Toronto	11	5	5	1	11	0.5	3	5	38	42	-4	5-2-1	0-3-0	0-0	4-6	1L
6 Buffalo	10	4	4	2	10	0.5	4	4	30	31	-1	4-2-1	0-2-1	0-0	4-6	2L
7 Tampa Bay	10	4	4	2	10	0.5	3	4	29	30	-1	2-3-0	2-1-2	0-0	4-6	3W
8 Boston	12	5	7	0	10	0.417	4	5	39	44	-5	4-3-0	1-4-0	0-0	3-7	1W

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Utah	11	8	3	0	16	0.727	6	8	40	30	10	4-0-0	4-3-0	0-0	8-2	1L
2 Colorado	11	6	1	4	16	0.727	6	6	41	30	11	3-0-2	3-1-2	0-2	5-5	1W
3 Winnipeg	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	6	7	34	25	9	3-3-0	4-0-0	0-0	7-3	1W
4 Dallas	10	6	3	1	13	0.65	5	5	29	30	-1	3-2-1	3-1-0	1-0	6-4	3W
5 Chicago	10	5	3	2	12	0.6	4	5	33	26	7	3-2-1	2-1-1	0-1	5-5	1W
6 Nashville	11	4	5	2	10	0.455	3	3	28	37	-9	3-3-1	1-2-1	1-0	3-7	2L
7 Minnesota	11	3	5	3	9	0.409	2	2	31	43	-12	1-2-2	2-3-1	1-0	2-8	4L
8 St Louis	10	3	6	1	7	0.35	3	3	29	44	-15	1-4-1	2-2-0	0-0	3-7	5L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	10	6	1	3	15	0.75	5	6	37	28	9	3-0-1	3-1-2	0-1	6-4	1W
2 Seattle	10	5	2	3	13	0.65	3	5	28	29	-1	3-0-1	2-2-2	0-1	5-5	1L
3 LA Kings	11	5	3	3	13	0.591	2	4	33	36	-3	0-2-1	5-1-2	1-2	5-5	2W
4 Edmonton	11	5	4	2	12	0.545	4	5	35	35	0	3-0-1	2-4-1	0-1	5-5	1W
5 Anaheim	9	5	3	1	11	0.611	3	4	32	31	1	1-1-0	4-2-1	1-0	5-4	1W
6 Vancouver	11	5	6	0	10	0.455	3	4	29	33	-4	2-3-0	3-3-0	1-0	4-6	1L
7 San Jose	10	2	6	2	6	0.3	0	2	32	46	-14	0-3-2	2-3-0	0-0	2-8	1L
8 Calgary	11	2	8	1	5	0.227	1	1	24	39	-15	1-3-1	1-5-0	1-0	1-9	1L

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