Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 12/17/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (16-6-6) will compete against the Dallas Stars (17-8-5) on Saturday.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 victory over the Devils in their previous game. Dallas recorded 4 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Stars played really well in the win. Moreover, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but weren't able to score. For the game, they finished 4 out of the 32 shots they attempted.

Dallas Stars opponents have recorded 109 power play opportunities (5th in the league) and have racked up 17 goals in those attempts. The Stars thus far have had 934 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .912. Dallas has tried 964 shots and has a shot percentage of 11.4%. While playing at even strength, the Stars have allowed the opponent to score 65 goals while having 88 of their own. Dallas has tallied 90 power play opportunities and they have notched 22 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 24.44%. For the year, they have earned 39 points and their points % is .650. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have racked up 110 goals (2nd in the NHL) for the season and have given up 82.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 226 goals versus Oettinger in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.47. Oettinger has participated in 98 matchups throughout his hockey career. His save percentage is .914 for his 5,492 mins played. He has accumulated a record of 52-27-11 and he has started in 90 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Oettinger has compiled 51 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .567. Oettinger has seen 2,622 shots taken against him and has amassed 2,396 total saves.

In their last game, Carolina faced the Red Wings in a game where the Hurricanes notched a win by a mark of 1-0. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup and converted 1 out of those chances. The Hurricanes converted 1 goal of the 27 shots on goal they attempted.

The Hurricanes have 62 goals at even strength and 17 goals (25th in the league) while on the power play. Carolina has taken 973 shots (9th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.12%, while allowing the other team 733 shots. On the campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned 79 goals, 38 points, in addition to a points percentage of .679. They have allowed 73 goals to be scored by of a combination of 54 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 95 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 17.89%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.00% on the other teams 95 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%.

For the opposition you will find Pyotr Kochetkov protecting the net. Teams are averaging 2.09 goals per contest and he has allowed 29 goals altogether. Kochetkov's quality start rate is 69.2% and he has accumulated 9 quality starting assignments in his career. He has made the start in 13 games and his ice time sits at 834 minutes. Kochetkov has accumulated a career mark of 10-1-4 and has participated in 15 games. He has compiled 341 stops out of the 370 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .922.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina

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