by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 18, 2024
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Stars -135, Flyers +114; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Stars -135, Flyers +114; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Stars -135, Flyers +114; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Dallas Stars: 26-12-5 (3rd place, Central Division)
Philadelphia Flyers: 24-14-6 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)
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Dallas Stars: 6-3-1 last 10
Philadelphia Flyers: 5-3-2 last 10
Dallas Stars vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview and Analysis
The Stars are entering this game with 57 points, a 26-12-5 record overall, and they are 12-4-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Los Angeles Kings in their last game, winning that one at home 5-1. Evgenii Dadonov, Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, Joe Pavelski, and Sam Steel each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Jason Robertson led the team in assists with 2 while Wyatt Johnston led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Jake Oettinger was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 32 shots with 31 saves and a .969 save percentage. Their offense has scored 160 goals this season averaging 3.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 130 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
The Flyers are entering this game with 54 points, a 24-14-6 record overall, and they are 10-8-2 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the St Louis Blues in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-2. Joel Farabee, Scott Laughton, Ryan Poehling, and Owen Tippett each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Cam Atkinson, Morgan Frost, Garnet Hathaway, Travis Konecny, Sean Walker, and Egor Zamula each led the team in assists with 1 while Owen Tippett led the team in shots on net in that game with 10. Carter Hart was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 30 shots with 28 saves and a .933 save percentage. Their offense has scored 130 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 120 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Stars vs Flyers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Flyers listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Flyers have looked good in their games this season with their 24-14-6 record overall which has them surging up the standings lately, now in 2nd place of their division in the East. They are 10-8-2 in their home games this season but they will have some momentum from their win in St Louis the other night and they have been starting to get hot now. Meanwhile, the Stars have looked great in their games this season with their 26-12-5 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West. The Stars have looked great all season but they were leading the division at one point and have been slipping down the standings lately as teams around them are getting hotter. They have looked great in their road games with their 12-4-3 road record but they have also been giving up a ton of goals all year. The Flyers have been a lot better on the defensive end lately and they have all the momentum with the moves they have been making in the standings under their new head coach. The best way to place a bet here is on the Flyers to win this game.
Stars Flyers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Thursday, January 18, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Flyers 4 Stars 3.
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NHL Betting Trends
Dallas Stars: 39-24 (+14 units) on the moneyline in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 29-36 (-21.1 units) on the moneyline after a 2 game unbeaten streak. 27-16 OVER in all games. 8-4 OVER off a home win scoring 4 or more goals. 31-19 OVER after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Philadelphia Flyers: 80-128 (-26.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 45-74 (-11.4 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss versus opponent. 35-26 OVER revenging a road loss versus opponent. 11-4 OVER after allowing 2 goals or less in 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Dallas Stars: S. Wedgewood (G) Ques Thurs - Lower Body. M. Heiskanen (D) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. J. Rosburg (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Philadelphia Flyers: J. Drysdale (D) Ques Thurs - Illness. S. Couturier (C) Ques Thurs - Undisclosed. R. Ellis (D) out for season - Back.
Notable Quotes
“We did what we were supposed to do against a team on the end of a six-game road trip coming off a back-to-back. That was start well and finish well.” - Peter DeBoer after his team’s win against the LA Kings in their game on Tuesday.
“I said the other night, if he hits the net more, he’d probably have five or six more goals right now. He’s one of those athletes that develops on his own and he has a chance to be a really good player.” - John Tortorella after his team’s win against the Blues in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Dallas Stars
LW Robertson, Jason
C Hintz, Roope
RW Johnston, Wyatt
LD Suter, Ryan
RD Lundkvist, Nils
G Oettinger, Jake
Philadelphia Flyers
LW Tippett, Owen
C Frost, Morgan
RW Konecny, Travis
LD Sanheim, Travis
RD York, Cam
G Hart, Carter
Statistical Leaders
Dallas Stars
Points: J. Robertson (45)
Goals: R. Hintz (18)
Assists: J. Robertson (30)
GAA: M. Murray (0.00)
Philadelphia Flyers
Points: T. Konecny (40)
Goals: T. Konecny (21)
Assists: T. Sanheim (21)
GAA: S. Ersson (2.33)
Coaches:
Dallas Stars: Peter DeBoer (2nd season)
Philadelphia Flyers: John Tortorella (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
