Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, 18 of Dallas’ 36 games have gone over Thursday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Ottawa’s 36 games this season, 18 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.19) and Senators (3.06).
• These two teams concede a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -185

• The Stars have won 64.5% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (20-11).
• Dallas is 8-5 (winning 61.5% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -185 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 64.9% chance to win.

Senators Moneyline: +153

• In Ottawa’s 16 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has eight wins.
• The Senators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +153 or longer (in three chances).
• Ottawa’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 39.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Ottawa 2

Stars Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 19 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (33 points).
• Jason Robertson has 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Mason Marchment has contributed 27 points for Dallas in 33 games this season, netting a goal on 15% of his shots and putting up 12 goals and 15 assists.
• In 27 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (17-9-1) has given up 62 goals.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle’s 12 goals and 28 assists in 36 games give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Drake Batherson’s 36 points this season, including 13 goals and 23 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Ottawa.
• Brady Tkachuk has scored 16 goals and contributed 17 assists for Ottawa, giving him a point total of 33.
• Ottawa’s Linus Ullmark is 12-7-2 this season, amassing 550 saves and giving up 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .915 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

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Dallas vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 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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