For the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Stars vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• A total of 21 Dallas games this season have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6 goals.
• There have been 27 Carolina games with over 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.17 goals per game, compared to the Hurricanes’ average of 3.32, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -130

• The Stars have been victorious in 27 of their 40 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (67.5%).
• Dallas is 24-11 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter (68.6% win percentage).
• The Stars have a 56.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +110

• In four games as an underdog on the moneyline, Carolina has pulled off the upset two times.
• The Hurricanes have yet to win a match with moneyline odds of +110 or longer (in one such game).
• Carolina’s implied probability to win is 47.6% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 3, Carolina 2

Stars Points Leaders

• With 18 goals and 27 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (45 points).
• Jason Robertson is another of Dallas’ top contributors currently with 42 total points (15 goals and 27 assists) to his name.
• With 36 points through 46 games (11 goals and 25 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas’ offense this season.
• As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 23 wins and 10 losses this season while allowing 75 goals with 799 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is a top offensive contributor for his club with 52 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded 16 goals and 36 assists in 47 games (playing 18:09 per game).
• Sebastian Aho has made a big impact for Carolina this season with 46 points, thanks to 14 goals and 32 assists.
• Carolina’s Seth Jarvis has 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists) this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov’s record stands at 17-9-2 on the season, allowing 72 goals (2.5 goals against average) and compiling 663 saves with a .902 save percentage (30th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Carolina Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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