Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 12/16/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Washington Capitals vs Dallas Stars

Date: Monday, December 16, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Capitals (-144) Stars (+120)

The Dallas Stars (17-11-0) will go up against the Washington Capitals (20-6-2) at American Airlines Center on Monday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Capitals at -144 and the Stars are at +120. The over/under is set at 6.

The Washington Capitals had a good night with a 2-1 win against the Blue Jackets in their previous game. The Capitals had a below average offensive performance in the win. In the matchup, they finished 2 out of the 37 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. Washington garnered 10 penalty mins in this outing.

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Washington Capitals opponents have amassed 91 power play opportunities (12th in hockey) and have tallied 15 goals in those attempts. The Capitals so far have had 779 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .904. Washington has taken 820 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 13.5%. When playing at even strength, the Capitals let the opposition score 60 goals while notching 93 themselves. Washington has accounted for 86 power play opportunities and they have scored 18 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 20.93%. For the season, they sit with 42 points and their points percentage comes in at .750. With respect to their scoring, the Washington Capitals have racked up 111 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have conceded 75.

The man in net for this game is Logan Thompson. Thompson has been involved in 117 games over the course of his NHL career. He has a mark of 67-33-13 and he was named the starter in 109 games. The opposition has been able to score 299 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.01. Thompson has had 3,405 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,106 total saves. He has a save percentage of .912 during his 5,957 minutes on the ice. Over the course of his time in hockey, Thompson has tallied 64 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .587.

When they were on the ice last, Dallas squared up with the Predators in an outing where the Stars ended up losing by a mark of 4-1. The Stars tallied 1 goal out of the 36 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 power play chance in this game but didn't put one in the back of the net.

This season, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 92 goals, 34 points, and a points percentage of .607. They have allowed 73 goals to be scored by way of 59 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars have tallied 77 goals at even strength and 15 goals (24th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 87 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.24%. Dallas has taken 849 shots (17th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.84%, while allowing their opponents 765 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.72% on their oppositions 81 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.5%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Oettinger between the pipes. His opposition is averaging 2.76 goals per game and he has relinquished 511 goals altogether. Oettinger's rate of quality starts comes in at 59.0% and he has qualified for 121 quality starting assignments in his career. He got the starting nod in 205 games and has played for a total of 11,092 minutes. Oettinger has a career record of 127-55-23 and has been in goal for 214 contests. He has recorded 5,341 stops out of 5,852 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .913.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (+120)

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