Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NHL, 17 Oct 2024

Is the Total Too High or Too Low?

There is -120 available for Under 6 goals and that makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Stars and the Capitals will struggle to light the lamp.

Stars Have Won 7 Out of 9 on the H2H

Dallas Stars have won their previous four games. The latest was a 3-2 (SO) home triumph at American Airlines Center against San Jose Sharks. Roope Hintz and Matt Duchene scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jake Oettinger had 25 saves (.926).

Washington Capitals were winners last time out. It was a 4-2 home victory against Vegas Golden Knights at Capital One Arena. There were four different goalscorers including Jakob Chychrun. Goalie Logan Thompson made a total of 24 saves (.923).

It was the Stars who came out on top when they last played the Caps. At American Airlines Center, a 5-4 win was recorded. The Stars have racked up five straight victories over the Caps. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 9.

Starting Goalies

Casey DeSmith (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-6-1	2.39	.916	2
23/24	12-9-4	2.89	.895	1

Charlie Lindgren (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-3	2.63	.898	1
23/24	25-16-7	2.67	.911	6

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 3.6% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 2.2 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

Wyatt Johnston is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Jamie Benn racking up 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.25 goal against average with a .919 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Caps have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is John Carlson with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Tom Wilson is next best after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Charlie Lindgren have a 2.72 GAA with a .895 SV%, including one shutout.

Expert NHL Analysis

Injuries are taken into account by the hockey handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our NHL forecasts are also shaped by the latest form, with the team, player and goalie stats playing a big part before picks are made.

Key Stars vs Capitals stats:

• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Stars games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 4 Stars games this season.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Stars games this season.

Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction

There’s a strong case to be made for a low number of goals being scored in this NHL game. We’re happy to go for the -120 when it comes to the Unders selection.

There’s a way of getting more juice from betting Under when it comes to Total Goals. Combining this selection in a Bet Builder means you can choose other options until you’re happy with the odds.

Under 6 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Alex Ovechkin Under 3.5 Shots -164

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals) hasn't covered the 3.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Goal bet can be backed at -164.

Latest Alex Ovechkin Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+163

First

+950

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 3 - 1 Capitals

The Stars are available at +1700 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Capitals

1-0

Stars

+5000

Capitals

+5500

2-0

Stars

+4500

Capitals

+5500

2-1

Stars

+1300

Capitals

+1500

3-0

Stars

+2500

Capitals

+3500

3-1

Stars

+1700

Capitals

+2200

3-2

Stars

+800

Capitals

+950

4-0

Stars

+3000

Capitals

+5000

4-1

Stars

+1200

Capitals

+1900

4-2

Stars

+1400

Capitals

+1900

4-3

Stars

+1000

Capitals

+1200

5-0

Stars

+5000

Capitals

+10000

5-1

Stars

+1900

Capitals

+3400

5-2

Stars

+1400

Capitals

+2000

5-3

Stars

+2200

Capitals

+2900

5-4

Stars

+2000

Capitals

+2400

6-0

Stars

+8000

Capitals

+14000

6-1

Stars

+4500

Capitals

+8000

6-2

Stars

+2500

Capitals

+4500

6-3

Stars

+2500

Capitals

+3500

6-4

Stars

+4500

Capitals

+6000

6-5

Stars

+5000

Capitals

+5500

7-1

Stars

+7500

Capitals

+14000

7-2

Stars

+6600

Capitals

+12000

7-3

Stars

+5000

Capitals

+7500

7-4

Stars

+6000

Capitals

+8000

7-5

Stars

+11000

Capitals

+12500

7-6

Stars

+12500

Capitals

+13000

8-4

Stars

+11000

Capitals

+15000

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Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals 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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Books

The Dallas Stars odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -161 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 62% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Washington Capitals are trading at +133.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6, this selection is available at -104.

Odds of -110 are available to back when it comes to the Stars reaching 3 goals first and that makes them favorites. Don’t think either team will score 3? Bet on +325 that this happens.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, you can feast on a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless and it’s great to have so many alternatives.

Moneyline

Stars

-161

Capitals

+133

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

-102

Tie

+330

Capitals

+215

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+150

Capitals +1.5

-185

Total Goals

Under 6

-116

Over 6

-104

Jason Robertson Favorite to Score the First Goal

Favorite Jason Robertson is available at +850 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

+143

Anytime

+850

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

First

+163

Anytime

+950

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Roope Hintz (Stars)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Pierre-Luc Dubois (Capitals)

First

+270

Anytime

+1400

Tyler Seguin (Stars)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

First

+285

Anytime

+1500

Logan Stankoven (Stars)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Matt Duchene (Stars)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Mason Marchment (Stars)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Connor McMichael (Capitals)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Evgenii Dadonov (Stars)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Jakub Vrána (Capitals)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Sonny Milano (Capitals)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Hendrix Lapierre (Capitals)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Thomas Harley (Stars)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Alexei Protas (Capitals)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

-139

Under 2.5

+108

Roope Hintz (Stars)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-192

Dylan Strome (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Tom Wilson (Capitals)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

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Last 5 & H2H

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
3 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
4 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
5 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
6 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
7 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
8 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
2 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
3 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
4 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
5 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
6 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
7 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
3 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
4 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
5 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
6 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
7 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
8 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
2 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
3 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
4 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
5 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
6 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
7 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
8 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
3 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
4 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
5 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
6 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
7 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
8 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
9 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
10 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
11 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
12 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
13 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
14 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
15 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
16 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
4 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
5 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
6 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
7 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
8 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
9 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
10 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
11 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
12 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
13 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
14 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
15 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
16 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
3 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
4 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
5 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
6 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
7 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
8 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
9 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
10 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
11 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
12 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
13 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
14 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
15 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
16 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
17 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
18 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
19 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
20 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
21 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
22 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
23 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
24 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
25 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
26 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
27 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
28 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
29 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L
30 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
31 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
32 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

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