The OVER has paid off for totals bettors in just three of the last 10 games between the Dallas Stars and the Phoenix Coyotes as those teams hit the ice together on Tuesday night.
The OVER/UNDER is 3-6-1 in the past 10 games between Dallas and Phoenix dating back to 2011, with the teams splitting those contests 5-5 on the NHL betting lines.
The Coyotes won both of their home games against the Stars last season.
The Stars will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 25-21-9 this season, while the Coyotes are 26-19-10. Dallas is 27-23-5 against the total, while Phoenix is 29-23-3 versus the number.
View Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes Odds and Stats.
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Phoenix sat as -147 Favorite over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
The Coyotes sit at No. 14 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Stars sit at a No. 6 on the same chart.
Last time out for Dallas, they were a 2-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Ducks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Stars at +182 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Phoenix was a 3-1 Sportsbook at home against the Penguins. Bettors on Phoenix at +118 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 2.89 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.91 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 20% while the Stars defense kills off 80.45% of their penalties.
Next up:
Dallas at San Jose, Wednesday, February 5th
Phoenix home to Chicago, Friday, February 7th
