Stars vs. Penguins betting odds and trends

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Stars vs. Penguins betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Dallas Stars are fancied by sportsbooks to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins when they match up on Friday at 8:00 PM ET, with the Stars at -197 on the moneyline, and the visiting Penguins at +163.

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Moneyline

Stars to win vs Penguins -197

Bet $20, Payout $30.15

Stars vs. Penguins Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSSW, and SportsNet PT
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Favorite: Stars (-197)
  • Underdog: Penguins (+163)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Stars vs. Penguins Quick Facts

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 40 of 70 games this season.
  • Pittsburgh’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 29 of 68 chances this season.
  • Friday’s over/under is 0.0 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 6.5 goals per game.
  • These two clubs give up 6.0 goals per game combined, 0.5 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Stars vs. Penguins Season Stat Insights

  • The Stars create the second-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 253 this season.
  • The Stars are ranked 14th in NHL play in goals against this season, having allowed 210 total goals (three per game).
  • The team has the league’s eighth-best goal differential at +43 this season.
  • The Penguins’ 197 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 26th in the NHL.
  • The Penguins have been one of the toughest defensive units in the NHL this season, allowing 202 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 10th.
  • Their -5 goal differential ranks 18th in the league.

Stars vs. Penguins Moneyline Insights

  • Dallas has won 39 of its 61 games as a favorite this season.
  • In 20 games with moneyline odds shorter than -197 this season, the Stars have been victorious 19 times.
  • The moneyline odds say Dallas has a 66.3% chance of winning this game.
  • Pittsburgh has claimed an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 27 games as the underdog).
  • Pittsburgh has had moneyline odds of +163 or longer once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this outing implies a 38.0% chance for the Penguins to win.

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Stars vs. Penguins Leaders

Stars Leaders

  • Jason Robertson has been imperative to Dallas’ offense this season, putting up 70 points in 70 games.
  • Matt Duchene has 59 points (23 goals, 36 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • On 168 shots (for 24 goals) and 34 assists, Joe Pavelski has created 58 points this season.
  • As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 26 wins and 13 losses this season while allowing 125 goals with 1085 saves.

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby has recorded 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 games for Pittsburgh, good for 69 points.
  • Evgeni Malkin has collected 51 points this season, with 19 goals and 32 assists.
  • Erik Karlsson’s eight goals and 38 assists add up to 46 points this season.
  • Tristan Jarry is 19-23-5 on the season, giving up 126 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 1207 saves with a .905 save percentage (31st in the league).

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