Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 1/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

The Dallas Stars (28-13-6) host the Washington Capitals (22-18-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

The Washington Capitals will look to clean up some issues after taking a 6-2 loss against the Avalanche their last time on the ice. Washington accumulated 8 penalty mins in this game. The Capitals didn't have a great showing offensively in the defeat. In addition, they had 5 power play opportunities but weren't able to score. In the outing, they converted 2 out of the 25 shots they tried.

When at even strength, the Capitals have surrendered 109 goals while having 90 themselves. Washington Capitals opponents have totaled 141 power play opportunities (21st in pro hockey) and have come away with 28 goals in those attempts. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Washington Capitals have notched 108 goals (30th in hockey) this season and have given up 137. Washington has taken 1,256 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.6%. For the season, they have tallied 50 points and their points percentage is .543. The Capitals so far have had 1,404 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .902. Washington steps onto the ice with 129 power play chances and they have scored 18 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 13.95%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Charlie Lindgren. Over the course of his pro career, Lindgren has 44 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .603. His save percentage sits at .910 in his 4,524 mins between the pipes. Lindgren has seen 2,326 shots taken against him and has amassed 2,116 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 210 goals versus Lindgren in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.79. He has earned an overall mark of 37-29-8 and he started in 73 games. Lindgren has participated in 80 matchups throughout his hockey career.

In their last game, Dallas faced the Red Wings in a game where the Stars earned a victory by a final of 5-4. They had 2 power play chances in this outing and recorded 1 out of those chances. The Stars scored 5 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they pursued.

The Stars have accumulated 142 goals at even strength and 30 goals (17th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Dallas has put up 1,429 shots (16th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.04%, while allowing their opponents 1,426 shots. During this campaign, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 172 goals, 62 points, in addition to a points percentage of .660. They have allowed 143 goals to be scored by of a combination of 118 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 133 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 22.56%. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on their opponents 150 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.0%.

Across the rink you will find Jake Oettinger protecting the goal. He has recorded 4,186 saves out of 4,581 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .914. Oettinger has compiled a career mark of 92-43-21 and has been in net for 165 games. He has been a starter 156 games and has accumulated 9,434 minutes. Oettinger's rate of quality starts sits at 57.1% and he has earned 89 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.51 goals per game and he has given up 395 goals in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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