Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Hurricanes +100, Stars -120; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Hurricanes +100, Stars -120; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Hurricanes +100, Stars -120; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Carolina Hurricanes: 30-16-5 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)
Dallas Stars: 32-14-6 (1st place, Central Division)
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Carolina Hurricanes: 7-3-0 last 10
Dallas Stars: 7-2-1 last 10
Carolina Hurricanes vs Dallas Stars Preview and Analysis
The Hurricanes are entering this game with 65 points, a 30-16-5 record overall, and they are 13-10-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New Jersey Devils in their last game, winning that one at home 1-0 in overtime. Sebastian Aho scored 1 goal for them in that game. Martin Nečas and Jaccob Slavin each led the team in assists with 1 while Sebastian Aho, Michael Bunting, Brent Burns, and Jalen Chatfield each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Pyotr Kochetkov was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 0 goals as he recorded the shutout on 34 shots with 34 saves and a 1.000 save percentage. Their offense has scored 171 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 149 goals against them allowing 2.9 goals per game.
The Stars are entering this game with 70 points, a 32-14-6 record overall, and they are 16-8-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Montreal Canadiens in their last game, winning that one on the road 3-2. Tyler Seguin led the team in goals scored with 2 while Thomas Harley scored 1 goal for them in that game. Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment each led the team in assists with 2 while Thomas Harley led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Jake Oettinger was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 20 shots with 18 saves and a .900 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 192 goals this season averaging 3.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 159 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.
Hurricanes vs Stars Prediction
The current betting odds have the Stars listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Stars have looked really good in their games all season with their 32-14-6 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have also looked great on home ice this year with their 16-8-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have also looked good in their games this season with their 30-16-5 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the East and holding down a playoff spot right now. They have been up and down this season with a lot of movement in the division but they have also been hot lately with their 7-3-0 record in their last 10 games. They haven't looked as good in their road games though with their 13-10-1 road record and the Stars have not only been great on home ice this year but they have also been hot lately themselves, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. Both of these teams have been playing good defense lately too but the Stars have the advantage here being on home ice with momentum on their side. The best way to place a bet here is on the Stars to win this game.
Hurricanes Stars Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, February 13, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Stars 3 Hurricanes 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Carolina Hurricanes: 57-26 (+17.4 units) on the moneyline after a division game. 43-17 (+14.5 units) on the moneyline after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game. 14-4 UNDER after shutting out their opponent in their previous game. 5-1 UNDER after playing 4 consecutive home games.
Dallas Stars: 53-48 (-13.6 units) on the moneyline after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games. 69-67 (-18.4 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 27-17 UNDER when playing with 2 days rest. 15-7 UNDER in February games.
Key Injuries
Carolina Hurricanes: B. Pesce (D) Ques Tues - Illness. A. Raanta (G) Late Feb - Lower Body. F. Andersen (G) Out indefinitely - Illness.
Dallas Stars: J. Rosburg (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“It was a good play by (Necas) to cut through the middle and get a shot off. The rebound kind of came right into me. Although, it was midair it was still in the wheelhouse and I tapped it in.” - Sebastian Aho after their win against the Devils in their game on Saturday.
“We knew that tonight, at the end of a trip, this is either going to be a good trip ... or a poor trip. So there was some desperation to our game and I think that showed and in some of the areas that we had success.” - Peter DeBoer after his team’s win against the Canadiens in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Carolina Hurricanes
LW Svechnikov, Andrei
C Aho, Sebastian
RW Teräväinen, Teuvo
LD Slavin, Jaccob
RD Burns, Brent
G Kochetkov, Pyotr
Dallas Stars
LW Robertson, Jason
C Hintz, Roope
RW Pavelski, Joe
LD Harley, Thomas
RD Heiskanen, Miro
G Oettinger, Jake
Statistical Leaders
Carolina Hurricanes
Points: S. Aho (57)
Goals: S. Aho (19)
Assists: S. Aho (38)
GAA: P. Kochetkov (2.50)
Dallas Stars
Points: J. Robertson (52)
Goals: R. Hintz (22)
Assists: J. Robertson (35)
GAA: J. Oettinger (2.93)
Coaches:
Carolina Hurricanes: Rod Brind'Amour (6th season)
Dallas Stars: Peter DeBoer (2nd season)