Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/22/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars

Date: Friday, March 22, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+145) Stars (-175)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (30-29-9) are traveling to American Airlines Center on Friday where they will attempt to beat the Dallas Stars (42-19-9). The moneyline on this game has the Penguins at +145 and the Stars are priced at -175. The total is 7.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough game after their 5-2 loss to the Devils their last time on the ice. Pittsburgh accrued 6 mins in the box for this game. In addition, they had 2 attempts on the power play but didn't net one. The Penguins had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this defeat. For the game, they netted 2 out of the 38 shots they put on net.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have tallied 204 power play tries (21st in professional hockey) and have racked up 39 goals in those attempts. The Penguins have seen 2,064 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .902. Pittsburgh has tried 2,271 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.7%. While at even strength, the Penguins let the opposition score 163 goals while having 164 of their own. Pittsburgh comes into the game with 224 power play opportunities and they have scored 33 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 14.73%. For the year, they have earned 69 points and their points percentage is .507. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Pittsburgh Penguins have tallied 197 goals (25th in the NHL) on the year and have conceded 202.

The man in goal for this game is Tristan Jarry. Jarry has been in goal for 254 games throughout his hockey career. He has earned a mark of 136-83-25 and he was named the starter in 245 games. The opposition has notched 643 goals versus Jarry in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.68. Jarry has had 7,314 shot attempts against him and has recorded 6,671 saves. His save percentage is .912 during his 14,378 minutes in the crease. For his professional hockey career, Jarry is sitting with 149 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .608.

When they were on the ice last, Dallas played the Coyotes in a game where the Stars ended up with the victory by a score of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Stars recorded 5 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they tried.

So far this season, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 253 goals, 93 points, in addition to a points percentage of .664. They have permitted 210 goals to be scored by of a combination of 170 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars have earned 205 goals at even strength and 48 goals (12th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 204 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 23.53%. Dallas has taken 2,197 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.52%, while allowing their opponents 2,047 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.77% on the other teams 208 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Jake Oettinger defending the goal. Oettinger is the owner of a lifetime record of 104-47-23 and has participated in 183 games. Oettinger's quality start percentage comes out to 56.3% and he has made 98 quality starts in his career. He has compiled 4,582 saves out of 5,028 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .911. His opponents are averaging 2.56 goals per contest and he has given up 446 goals overall. He has started in 174 games and has played 10,439 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-175)

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