How to Pick the Stars vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 16
Published 12:46 pm Sunday, December 15, 2024
For the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals on Monday at 8:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
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Stars vs. Capitals Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)
- Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total (6.5 goals) 10 times this season.
- There have been 14 Washington games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 7.2 goals per game, 0.7100000000000009 more than the over/under for this contest.
- These two teams give up a combined 5.2 goals per game, 1.3 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -168
- The Stars have been victorious in 16 of their 24 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (66.7%).
- Dallas is 9-3 when it has played with moneyline odds of -168 or shorter (75.0% win percentage).
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Stars have an implied probability of 62.7% to win.
Capitals Moneyline: +141
- Washington has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 17 times).
- The Capitals have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +141 or longer (in four such games).
- Washington’s implied probability to win is 41.5% based on its moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 3
Stars Points Leaders
- With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (30 points).
- Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- On 43 shots (for nine goals) and 11 assists, Tyler Seguin has contributed 20 points this season.
- Jake Oettinger (15-7-0) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Dallas.
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome’s 10 goals and 27 assists in 29 contests give him 37 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Connor McMichael’s 27 points this season, including 15 goals and 12 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
- Aliaksei Protas has scored 11 goals and contributed 15 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 26.
- Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-1-2 this season, amassing 388 saves and giving up 37 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (14th in the league).
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Flames | W 6-2 | Home | -231 |
| 12/12/2024 | Predators | L 4-1 | Home | -221 |
| 12/14/2024 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home | -242 |
| 12/16/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | -168 |
| 12/18/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
| 12/20/2024 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
| 12/23/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | – | Away | – |
Capitals’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Away | -149 |
| 12/12/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 2-1 | Away | -172 |
| 12/14/2024 | Sabres | W 4-2 | Home | -190 |
| 12/16/2024 | Stars | – | Away | +141 |
| 12/17/2024 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
| 12/20/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
| 12/22/2024 | Kings | – | Home | – |
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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info
- Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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