Monday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the Dallas Stars and the Washington Capitals at American Airlines Center, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article below.

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Stars vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 15 times this season.
• This season, 19 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The Stars score 3.24 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.97, adding up to 1.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.8 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -150

• The Stars are 16-8 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Dallas is 12-5 (winning 70.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -150 or shorter.
• The Stars have a 60.0% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +125

• Washington has secured an upset victory 12 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 17 games as the underdog).
• The Capitals have seven wins in games when their odds are +125 or longer on the moneyline (in 10 opportunities).
• Washington has a 44.4% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

• With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (30 points).
• Mason Marchment has 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 19 games, Tyler Seguin has proven himself as a contributor for Dallas. He has 20 points (nine goals and 11 assists).
• Across 22 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 15-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 51 goals while recording 524 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 10 goals and 27 assists in 29 contests give him 37 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Connor McMichael has made a major impact for Washington this season with 27 points, thanks to 15 goals and 12 assists.
• Washington’s Aliaksei Protas has 26 points, courtesy of 11 goals (fourth on team) and 15 assists (fourth).
• Logan Thompson has a record of 12-1-2 in 15 games this season, conceding 37 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 388 saves and a .913 save percentage, 14th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• 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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