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(17-18-6) Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars (17-17-8)
Date: Thursday January 12th
Time: 8:30PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Stars -154
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Off
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
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Detroit has lost four of five, including an OT loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday night, and are looking to bounce back against a Dallas team that is having similar struggles.
Dallas has also lost four of five and will look to grab a much-need win on its home ice on Thursday night.
Detroit Red Wings
Injuries.
Injuries continue to be a huge hindrance for Detroit. The Red Wings are still marred by injuries, despite finally having Justin Abdelkader return from the injured reserve list.
Recent injuries to Mike Green, Johan Franzen, and Jimmy Howard have also hampered the Red Wings on both sides of the ice.
Now, defensemen Niklas Kronwall and Brendan Smith will miss the next two weeks with injuries. Kronwall has a lower body injury and Smith has a knee injury.
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The Red Wings simply can’t catch a break and it’s shown in the lack of quality play on the ice.
The Red Wings are currently 23rd in the league in goals scored (103) and only have no player with more than 11 goals on the year. Dylan Larkin and right winger Anthony Mantha both have 11 goals on the year.
In order to beat the Stars, Detroit will have to get the offense going and deal with the myriad of injuries that have hampered the entire season.
Dallas Stars
Captain Jamie Benn is still on the injured reserve list with a foot injury and, with no timetable for his return, the offense will be struggling without him.
With his injury, Dallas loses a leader, a 34 point-scorer (10G, 24A), and a top line guy that is one of the good factors in what has otherwise been a disappointing year.
With Benn out, the offensive burden falls on center Tyler Seguin and right winger Patrick Eaves. Seguin has played very well this year, tallying 15 goals and 26 assists on the year.
In his last five games, he has two goals and two assists.
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Patrick Eaves has also had a solid year. He has 14 goals and nine assists, including two goals in his last five games.
For Dallas to beat Detroit, the Stars will need solid games from Seguin and Eaves, who will have to take charge with the captain Jamie Benn out of commission.
NHL Betting Trends:
- The OVER is 3-2-0 in Dallas’ last five games
- Detroit is 1-2-2 in the last five games on the road
Free Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars NHL Hockey Prediction:
Both teams are having tough years. Both teams are dealing with key injuries. I like Detroit simply because the team has more guys capable of scoring the puck. Detroit gets the W.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Detroit ML
One of Dallas’ main offensive generators – not to mention, the captain – is out with an injury. This really hurts Dallas and gives Detroit the advantage. I like the Detroit ML here.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Detroit 3 – Dallas 2
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