Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars 3/23/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
In a thrilling NHL matchup at the American Airlines Center, TX, the Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Dallas Stars on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET. The Penguins have had a tough week, entering this game with a four-game losing streak. With a win against the Stars, they will strive to put an end to their losing run, which would be their third victory in the previous eight games.
In their most recent game, the Penguins had an impressive 49 shots on goal, but only managed to convert one into a goal, with Rickard Rakell scoring and assists from Evgeni Malkin and Pierre-Olivier Joseph. The team will be looking to turn up the heat in front of the net, and capitalize on their chances. The Penguins struggled on the defensive end, allowing an average of 3.24 goals per game. They will need to tighten up their defense if they hope to come out on top against the Stars after conceding two goals in their previous game. Tristan Jarry, who has a 39-game record of 20-10-6, a 3.01 GAA, and a.907 save percentage, will need to be at his best in this match, as he faces a strong Dallas offense.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches with the Stars.
- The total remained UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh’s last 13 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games on the road against Dallas.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars 3/23/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
The Dallas Stars have been on a roll, sweeping four of their previous seven games and aiming to maintain their winning streak with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their upcoming match, which would mark their fifth victory in their previous eight games. Dallas has been scoring an impressive average of 3.42 goals per game, with Jamie Benn standing out by contributing two goals and one assist. In addition, Joe Pavelski, Miro Heiskanen, and Jason Robertson each tallied a goal and an assist in their recent games.
However, on the defensive end, the Stars will need to improve their performance after allowing an average of 2.76 goals per game. In their previous encounter, they conceded five goals, and they will need to tighten up their defense to secure a win against the Penguins. Jake Oettinger will be key in this regard, having blocked 22 of the 27 shots he faced in the previous game. So far, Oettinger has recorded an impressive 30-10-11 record in 54 games, with a 2.51 GAA and a.917 save percentage.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 matches with the Penguins.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games at home.
- The total remained UNDER in 7 of Dallas’ last 8 games at home against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars. The NHL pick for this game is the Dallas Stars. The Dallas Stars took on special opponents, completing over 23% of their power play chances. Meanwhile, the Penguins struggled defensively, allowing 14 goals in their last three road outings. Pittsburgh will be tired after playing on back-to-back nights, which could limit their performance against Dallas. The Stars have a strong penalty kill and solid defense, allowing opponents to score no more than three goals per game. They are expected to contain the Penguins’ offense and secure a win, with a predicted score of 5-2 in favor of the Dallas Stars. The money line is likely to be covered by Dallas.
NHL Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: American Airlines Center, TX
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins +146
NHL Totals: 6.5
