NHL Betting Preview: Flames vs Stars
The Calgary Flames meet the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, April 7.
We’re Backing Stars on the Puck Line
Head to the puck line and back the Stars -1.5. This means beating the Flames by at least two goals and our prediction is priced at +104 which means there is lots of juice.
Stars Won Previous H2H Clash
Calgary Flames triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Anaheim Ducks were beaten 5-3 at Honda Center. Morgan Frost bagged two goals, while Joel Farabee, Matvei Gridin and Ryan Strome scored once. Goalie Devin Cooley had 36 saves (.923).
Dallas Stars were defeated last time out. American Airlines Center saw them beaten at home to Colorado Avalanche by a 2-0 scoreline. They managed 17 shots on goal, with goalie Casey DeSmith making 20 saves (.952).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 6-1 in favor of the Stars when they last played the Flames, with the encounter taking place at Scotiabank Saddledome. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Stars wins.
Starting Goalies
Dustin Wolf (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
22-27-3
3.1
.895
2
23/24
7-7-1
3.16
.893
0
Jake Oettinger (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
31-12-6
2.6
.900
3
23/24
35-14-2
2.72
.905
3
Calgary Flames – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.5 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. The Flames have given up 3.6 goals from 32.5 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.
Matt Coronato is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Morgan Frost racking up 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 3.86 goal against average with a .873 save percentage.
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
The Stars have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 21.5 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.
The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Matt Duchene is next best after having 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.51 GAA with a .893 SV%, including one shutout.
Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks
Step into Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Game Prediction
Dallas Stars look capable of covering the -1.5 puck line in this NHL clash. Our pick is to take +104 in the hope that they’re able to land a big enough victory.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.
Key Flames vs Stars stats:
The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Flames in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Flames in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.Stars -1.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 49% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers have this figure between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Jason Robertson (Stars) has recorded Over 3.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -164 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.
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Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Stars Big Favorites With the Books
Dallas Stars are massive -244 favorites. They are regarded as 71% likely to win this game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Calgary Flames are trading at +198.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -118.
Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.
Jason Robertson Favorite to Find the Net First
Jason Robertson is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +750. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +110.
Player Goals
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Matt Duchene (Stars)
Player Assists
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Miro Heiskanen (Stars)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Matt Duchene (Stars)
Player Shots
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Mikko Rantanen (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Blake Coleman (Flames)
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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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Calgary Flames Stats
Dallas Stars Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+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
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 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
Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 4.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 10.9
Faceoff Wins : 29.8
Hits: 19.8
Giveaways: 17.7
Takeaways: 4.5
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.1
Shots: 26.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.3
Blocks: 14.6
Faceoff Wins : 27.6
Hits: 19.1
Giveaways: 16.3
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 21.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.7
Blocks: 12.4
Faceoff Wins : 23.5
Hits: 20.5
Giveaways: 13.7
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 22.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.7
Blocks: 12.2
Faceoff Wins : 24.1
Hits: 21.5
Giveaways: 14
Takeaways: 4.9
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.
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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