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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Stars vs. Flames NHL Odds
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(56-18-7) Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Flames (52-22-7)
Date: Thursday, May 5th
Time: 10:07 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Stars +185 Flames -225(Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Dallas +1.5 -135/ Flames -1.5 +115
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Scotiabank Saddledome. In the first game of this series it was the Flames that came away with the 1-0 victory.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars defense was quite impressive in the first game, but the offense couldn’t get anything going only having 16 shots on goal and that led to the defeat. The Stars come into this game with a 45-30-6 record overall which has given them 96 points and puts them in 5th place in the central division.
Dallas has scored 234 goals while giving up 244 goals. THe offense is ranked 21st while their defense is ranked 14th. It’s a bit shocking that Dallas was even able to make the playoffs with their stats.
Joe Pavelski has been the top player for the Stars scoring 27 goals and adding another 54 assists for 81 points. There are three different players that have had at least 72 points so far this season.
Calgary Flames
On the other side of this matchup is the Calgary Flames who won the first game, but the offense wants to find more success going forward. The Flames sit with a 50-20-11 record overall which is good enough for 111 points during the regular season.
The Flames scored 292 goals while their defense gave up 252 goals. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while their defense is ranked second, and the defense was the real strength of htis team in the first game.
Johnny Gaudreau has been the top player for the Flames scoring 40 goals and adding another 75 assists.
NHL Betting Trends:
Flames are 7-1 in their last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Stars are 0-4 in their last 4 games as a road underdog.
Stars are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Stars are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Free Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Flames NHL Prediction
The first game the Flames defense was strong and it’s going to be no different in this game. Look for the Stars offense to struggle in this game and that is going to be the difference in this one. Look for the Flames to win this with ease and they will cover the puck line.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Flames -1.5
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