Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 11/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-192) Coyotes (+158)

ASU Multi-Purpose Arena is the site where the Arizona Coyotes (2-5-1) will go up against the Dallas Stars (5-3-1) on Thursday. The line on this contest has Dallas at -192 while Arizona is at +158. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Dallas Stars had a rough game after their 6-3 loss to the Rangers their last time out. The Stars offense didn't overly impress in this defeat. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 of the 33 shots they looked to score on. In addition, they had 4 chances on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Dallas accounted for 14 penalty minutes in this outing.

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Dallas Stars opponents have recorded 42 power play tries (3rd in pro hockey) and have scored 6 goals in those attempts. The Stars thus far have had 279 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .925. Dallas has taken 260 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.8%. While at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 15 goals while earning 22 on the offensive side of the ice. Dallas steps onto the ice with 30 power play opportunities and they have added 6 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.00%. For the season, they have scored 11 points and their points percentage sits at .611. Regarding their scoring, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 28 goals (17th in the league) for the year and have conceded 21.

The man in net for this game is Scott Wedgewood. Over the course of his pro career, Wedgewood has accounted for 30 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .429. His save percentage is at .905 in his 4,484 minutes on the ice. Wedgewood has seen 2,471 shots taken against him and has accrued 2,236 total saves. Opponents have racked up 235 goals against Wedgewood in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 3.14. He has compiled a mark of 23-35-15 and he started in 70 games. Wedgewood has been in goal for 80 matchups over the course of his hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Arizona squared up with the Rangers in a matchup where the Coyotes ended up losing by a mark of 3-2. They had 1 power play chance in this contest and scored 1 on that chance. The Coyotes earned 2 goals of the 20 shots on goal they took.

During this campaign, the Arizona Coyotes are sitting with 23 goals, 5 points, and a points percentage of .313. They have permitted 35 goals to be scored by of a combination of 29 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. The Coyotes have 14 goals at even strength and 9 goals (8th in hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 30 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 30.00%. Arizona has attempted 180 shots (32nd in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.78%, while allowing their opponents 293 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.25% on the other teams 32 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 88.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Karel Vejmelka patrolling the crease. Vejmelka has amassed a lifetime mark of 14-35-4 and has played in 57 contests. Vejmelka's quality start rate comes out to 44.4% and he has 24 quality starting assignments in his career. He has racked up 1,667 saves out of the 1,859 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .897. His opposition is averaging 3.75 goals/game and he has relinquished 192 goals in total. He has been a starter 54 games and has accumulated 3,072 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Arizona (+158)

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