The Dallas Stars (34-16-8) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (23-28-3) on Thursday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. Both the Stars and Senators will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Stars vs Senators

The Dallas Stars Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into today’s game, the Stars are in 2nd place in the Western Conference and 1st in the Central Division with a record of 34-16-8. On the road, Dallas has gone 17-7-5 this season.

Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 6-4, but they have lost three straight games. As the favorite, Dallas has gone 32-12-6 this season.

When favored, the Stars have a puck line record of 16-34 and have gone 22-35 on the puck line for the season. So far, Dallas has 16 wins by multiple goals and has dropped 9 games by more than one goal.

Overall, the Stars have an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game and have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. On the road, Dallas has gone 14-15 against the puck line and has a road scoring margin of +.7 goals per contest.

Coming off a 3-1 loss on the road to the Rangers, the Stars are hoping to bounce back today. In terms of offense, the Stars faced a dry spell in the first and third periods against the Rangers, but they managed to score one time in the second period. The team’s one goal came when they were in power play. Overall, they took 42 shots on goal and had 4 giveaways.

Coming in as the underdog, Dallas not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 4 goals.

The Ottawa Senators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home, the Senators have gone 15-13-2 on the season and are 8th in the Atlantic Division with 49 points. In the Eastern Conference, Ottawa is 15th with an 18-15 record. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5 and have lost two straight games as the favorite.

Overall, Ottawa has gone 23-28-3 and is in 8th place in the Atlantic Division. Against the Eastern Conference, the Senators have gone 18-15 this season. Over their last five games, Ottawa has gone 2-3 and have a record of 2-3 in their last five games.

On the season, Ottawa has gone 25-28 against the puck line, including a mark of 14-16 at home. So far, the Senators have 17 wins by multiple goals and 21 losses by more than one goal.

Over their last ten home games, Ottawa has a puck line record of 5-5 and their average scoring margin at home is at -0.1 goals per game. Currently, the Senators have dropped two straight games as the favorite and have gone 16-13 against the puck line as the underdog.

The Senators aim to bounce back following their 3-2 loss on the road to the Panthers. In the first and second periods, the Senators couldn’t find the net on offense, but they managed to score two goals in the third period. In the game, Ottawa managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 30 shots on goal and committed 9 turnovers.

Ottawa went into the game as the underdogs, but they still managed to cover the puck line despite the loss. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 5 goals.

Dallas Offense Breakdown

The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 7th in the league. This season, the Stars have a 20-9 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 14-5 record.

The Stars come in with an over/under record of 35-21-1. Over the season, there have been 35 games that have surpassed the 6.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.8 goals per game.

Senators Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Senators are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 16th in the league. This season, the Senators have a 14-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-11 record.

For the season, the over/under record of the Senators’ stands at 28-22-3. They have had 31 games during the season that exceeded the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.9 goals per game.

Dallas Team Defense

Defensively, the Stars come into the season ranked 13th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30 shots per game against Dallas. For the season, they are ranked 25th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators come into the season ranked 28th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.1 shots per game against Ottawa. For the season, they are ranked 28th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Stars vs Senators Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• As the betting underdog, the Senators have an puck line record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Stars have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Stars vs Senators Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Senators to pick up on a win over the Stars at home. With the moneyline sitting at +126, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Senators straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Senators winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Senators straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will stay below that threshold, and we strongly suggest placing a bet on the under.

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