NHL Betting Preview - Dallas Stars Underdogs vs Carolina Hurricanes at Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Dallas Stars pay a visit to PNC Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the visiting Dallas Stars before puck drop in this match found them as 144 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Hurricanes to win this game 3.4-1.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Dallas Stars will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 31-35-11 this season, while the Hurricanes are 35-27-14. Dallas is 40-37 on the totals; Carolina is 31-34-11. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Dallas injuries news.

This game puts the Carolina Hurricanes, most recently No. 5 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Dallas Stars, who rate a No. 23 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Carolina's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.66 goals per game, against a Stars defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.17 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 17.76% while the Stars defense kills off 74.06% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Dallas was a 2-0 loser on the road against the Bruins. Bettors on Boston at -227 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Carolina won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Blue Jackets on March 30. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -117 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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