The visiting Tampa Bay Lightning hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at American Airlines Center against the Dallas Stars.
A 2.9-2.7 result in favor of the Stars is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Stars sit at 36-23-4 on the season; in comparison, the Tampa Bay Lightning are currently 43-17-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Dallas is 33-28-2 OU, and Tampa Bay is 40-23-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Dallas Stars sit at No. 15 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at a No. 13 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Dallas Stars No. 15-ranked offense (2.95 goals per game) against a Tampa Bay Lightning defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.69 goals per game allowed. The Stars Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.17% rate while the Lightning have a 77.73% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +267 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Dallas, they were a 2-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Stars at -152 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay home to Philadelphia, Saturday, March 3rd
Dallas home to St. Louis, Saturday, March 3rd