Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars 2/11/2023 Expert Picks and Best Betting Tips
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take the ice against the Dallas Stars in a showdown at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday. The Lightning currently sits third in the Atlantic Division with 33 wins, 16 losses, and 2 overtime losses, good for 68 points, just 15 points behind the division-leading Boston Bruins. Tampa Bay will be looking to secure their second consecutive win after a dominant 5-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Goalkeeper Andrei Vasilevskiy was a standout performer in the win, stopping all 30 shots he faced for a 1.000 save percentage, while Brandon Hagel notched two goals and an assist.
Leading the Lightning in scoring is center Brayden Point, who has found the back of the net 32 times this season, while right winger Nikita Kucherov is the team’s top playmaker with 56 assists and a total of 76 points. Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, has a record of 24 wins, 13 losses, and 1 overtime loss, with a goals-against average of 2.56 and a save percentage of .918. The Lightning average 3.59 goals per game on the offensive end, while their defense gives up an average of 2.96 goals per game. The team’s power play unit is successful 26.7% of the time, and their penalty kill unit stops the opposition 79.9% of the time.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning is 12-4 SU in their last 16 games against Dallas.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games on the road.
- The Lightning is 6-2 SU in their last 8 games on the road with the Stars.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars 2/11/2023 Expert Picks and Best Betting Tips
The Dallas Stars will aim to extend their home-ice advantage and secure a third consecutive victory when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. With a record of 30-13-10 and 70 points, the Stars are in first place in the Central Division, holding a five-point lead over the Winnipeg Jets in second place. Fresh off two consecutive wins, including a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild, Dallas is looking to bounce back from a three-game losing streak. In the win over the Wild, goaltender Jake Oettinger made 38 saves for a .974 save percentage, while Jani Hakanpaa and left-winger Jamie Benn each contributed a goal.
Leading the Stars’ offense is left-winger Jason Robertson, who has recorded 33 goals, 36 assists, and a total of 69 points on the season. Oettinger, meanwhile, holds a record of 23-7-7 with a .926 save percentage and a 2.22 goals-against average. As a team, Dallas averages 3.34 goals per game while allowing an average of 2.53 goals per contest. On the power play, the Stars have a success rate of 24.8%, while their penalty kill unit has a success rate of 83.5%.
- The Dallas Stars are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games at home with Tampa Bay.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 6 games with an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Stars are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Dallas Stars. The Dallas Stars will look to solidify their dominance at home as they face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday with goaltender Jake Oettinger standing tall in the crease. Oettinger boasts a 23-7-7 record on the season, with a 2.22 goals-against average, and has recorded four shutout starts thus far. The skilled netminder has been in top form, winning his last two starts and limiting the opposition to an average of just 1.50 goals per game. It’s expected that the Dallas Stars will come out on top with a decisive 4-2 victory.
NHL Starting Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
TV: ABC/ESPN+
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Dallas Stars -110
NHL Totals: 6.5
