In this article we will formulate an Senators vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 12th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 20-18-3 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Ottawa scored three goals in the first period and two in the second in the shutout win. The Senators were out shot by a total of 29-22, won 48.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Batherson, Pinto (2), Stutzle, and Kleven, while Merilainen stopped all 29 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that win, the Senators lost to the Sabres by a score of 4-0 and the Red Wings by a score of 3-2. Ottawa has lost four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 43 points. Ottawa has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with 13 goals, 29 assists, and 83 shots on goal, while Brady Tkachuk has added 18 goals, 20 assists, and 164 shots on goal. Anton Forsberg is 4-8-1 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this season.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 27-13-1 this season after they defeated Montreal by a score of 2-1 in a shootout in their last game. Dallas tied the game at one in the second period and was able to eventually get the win in a shootout. The Stars out shot Montreal by a total of 35-31, won 56.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Dallas got their lone goal from Benn, while Oettinger stopped 30 out of 31 shots in the victory.
Prior to that game, the Stars defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-1 and the Rangers by a score of 5-4. Dallas has won seven games in a row and they are currently third in the Central standings with 55 points. Dallas has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 85% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 16 goals, 22 assists, and 73 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 10 goals, 24 assists, and 102 shots on goal this year. Casey DeSmith is 6-4-0 with a 2.24 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.
Why the Stars will beat the Senators
- The Stars have won each of their last seven games.
- The Senators have lost each of their last four night games.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Sunday road games.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games.
- The Senators have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Stars and Senators at Canadian Tire Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last four games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last 13 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last seven games as favorites against the Senators.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- David Perron has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Stars.
- Jake Sanderson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last five games as home underdogs.
- David Perron has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Stars.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Jamie Benn has scored a goal in four of the Stars’ last five games.
- Evgenii Dadonov has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Senators.
- Jamie Benn has recorded at least one point in eight of the Stars’ last nine games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Senators vs Stars Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup on a lengthy winning streak and they are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, but they will be on the road for this game. The Stars are 11-8-0 on the road, while the Senators are 10-7-1 at home. Ottawa snapped a four game losing streak with a win on Saturday, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. Dallas is one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this year and they are allowing just 2.50 goals against per game, which is not a good sign for an Ottawa team that is struggling to score. Take the Stars here.