Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 11/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland

TV: WSFL-TV

Nokia Arena is the location where the Florida Panthers (7-3-1) will play the Dallas Stars (7-2-0) on Saturday.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win over the Blackhawks in their previous game. Dallas compiled 6 minutes in the box for this contest. They also had 3 power play opportunities and scored 1 goal. The Stars had a solid offensive output and it showed in the win. For the matchup, they netted 4 of the 30 shots they put on goal.

While playing at even strength, the Stars have conceded 15 goals while getting 22 on offense. Dallas Stars opponents have amassed 29 power play opportunities (19th in hockey) and have scored 2 goals in those attempts. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have tallied 28 goals (20th in hockey) on the season and have surrendered 17. Dallas has tried 248 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.3%. For the season, they have racked up 14 points and their points percentage comes in at .778. The Stars so far have had 255 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .933. Dallas has 29 power play opportunities and they have added 6 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.69%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has participated in 199 games over the course of his hockey career. He has an overall record of 118-49-23 and got the start in 190 games. Opponents have racked up 472 goals against Oettinger in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.48. Oettinger has had 5,469 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 4,997 total saves. His save percentage currently is at .914 during his 11,399 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger has 112 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .589.

The last time they were on the ice, Florida faced the Sabres in an outing where the Panthers notched a win by a score of 5-2. The Panthers converted 5 goals of the 31 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 power play chances in this outing and recorded 2 out of those attempts.

The Panthers are sitting with 31 goals at even strength and 7 goals (9th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Florida has taken 331 shots (5th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.48%, while allowing their opponents 313 shots. On the season, the Florida Panthers have tallied 38 goals, 15 points, in addition to a points percentage of .682. They have allowed 35 goals to be scored by of a combination of 31 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 29 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.14%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 87.10% on their opponents 31 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.8%.

For the opposition you will find Sergei Bobrovsky in the crease. He has accounted for 18,871 stops out of 20,632 shots taken against him, which gives him a percentage of .915. Bobrovsky has compiled a career record of 401-226-56 and has played in 708 contests. He has made the start in 692 games and has racked up 40,790 mins. Bobrovsky's quality start rate is 57.8% and he has 400 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,761 goals overall.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Dallas

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