Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club Prediction, 12/2/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club

Date: Monday, December 2, 2024

Location: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

TV: Utah 16

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-145) Hockey Club (+125)

The Dallas Stars (13-8-0) are on their way to Delta Center on Monday where they will take on the Utah Hockey Club (9-10-3). The line on this contest has the Stars at -145 while the Hockey Club are coming in at +125. The total is 6.5.

The Dallas Stars were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-2 loss against the Blackhawks their last time out. Dallas compiled 4 penalty minutes for this game. Moreover, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and scored 1 goal. The Stars had a below average offensive outing in the loss. In the outing, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 27 shots they put on goal.

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Dallas Stars opponents have totaled 60 power play opportunities (24th in pro hockey) and have scored 11 goals in those chances. The Stars have had 567 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. Dallas has tried 641 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.1%. While playing at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 45 goals while getting 60 on offense. Dallas steps onto the ice with 66 power play chances and they have tallied 11 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 16.67%. For the season, they have 26 points and their points percentage is .619. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 71 goals (11th in hockey) so far this season and have given up 56.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 496 goals versus Oettinger in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 2.69. Oettinger has played in 208 contests during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .913 in his 11,077 mins in the crease. He has compiled an overall record of 124-52-23 and he has started in 199 games. During his career on the ice, Oettinger has tallied 118 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .593. Oettinger has had 5,692 shots taken against him and has amassed 5,196 saves.

In their last contest, Utah opposed the Canadiens in a game where the Hockey Club got the victory by a tally of 3-2. The Hockey Club netted 3 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they took. They had 4 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

Utah has tried 579 shots (27th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.36%, while allowing their opponents 632 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 77.38% on the other teams 84 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.1%. They have earned 65 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.92%. The Hockey Club have accumulated 49 goals at even strength and 11 goals (26th in hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 69 goals to be scored by of a combination of 50 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Utah Hockey Club have accounted for 60 goals, 21 points, as well as a points percentage of .477.

On the other side of the ice you will find Karel Vejmelka in goal. Vejmelka has accrued a career record of 47-81-11 and has participated in 151 games. Vejmelka's quality start rate comes out to 45.7% and he has qualified for 64 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has compiled 4,248 saves out of 4,723 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .899. His opposition is averaging 3.66 goals per game and he has surrendered 475 goals altogether. He has started in 140 contests and has played 7,780 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Utah (+125)

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