The Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at the American Airlines Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Hurricanes vs Stars prediction.
Hurricanes Defense Looks to Step Up
The Hurricanes faced off against the Devils in the last game and they were able to secure the 1-0 victory. Sebastian Aho did score the only goal and that happened in overtime. Pyotr Kochetkov has stopped all 34 of the shots that he faced. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.33 goals while their defense is giving up 2.86 goals per game. The offense and defense are both ranked 11th in the NHL. Aho has scored 19 goals and added 38 assists so far this season.
Stars Have Won Five of Six
The Stars have won six of the last six games and they have to have a ton of confidence heading into this game. On Saturday against the Canadiens, the Stars scored three goals and they ended up winning by a goal. Tyler Seguin had a strong game putting up six goals. The Stars on the season is averaging 3.65 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league and they are going to need the offense to be good here. Jason Robertson has scored 17 goals and added 35 assists so far this season.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have won each of their last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Stars’ last seven games.
- The favorites have won the second period in four of the last five games between the Hurricanes and Stars at American Airlines Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 11 home games.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won eight of their last 11 games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in four of their last five night games against the Stars following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
Hurricanes vs Stars Betting Prediction
Dallas is third best in the league and they are going to have no issue running up the score. The Stars are averaging 3.65 goals and they are going to put on a show here with the offense. The Hurricanes in the last game scored only one goal and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. This is going to be a comfortable victory here by the Stars. Back the Stars on the money line.