Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 10 times this season.
• Nine of Tampa Bay’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.39 goals per game, compared to the Lightning’s average of 3.67, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 more than the 5.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -111

• In the 14 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 10-4 in those games.
• Dallas is 10-4 when playing with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter (71.4% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 52.6% chance to win.

Lightning Moneyline: -108

• Tampa Bay has three wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened six times).
• When the Lightning’s moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won three games in six opportunities.
• Tampa Bay’s implied probability to win is 51.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene has been imperative to Dallas’ offense this season, registering 21 points in 18 games.
• Mason Marchment has 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• With 15 points through 14 games (seven goals and eight assists), Tyler Seguin has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
• Across 13 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 10-3-0. During those games, he’s allowed 28 goals while recording 309 saves.

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov has recorded 11 goals (0.6 per game) and dished out 17 assists (0.9 per game), averaging 4.0 shots per game and shooting 15.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Tampa Bay with 28 total points (1.6 per game).
• Anthony Cirelli is a top scorer for Tampa Bay, with 19 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided 13 assists in 18 contests.
• Brandon Hagel has nine goals and 10 assists, for a season point total of 19.
• Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 9-5-1 on the season, allowing 31 goals (2.1 goals against average) and collecting 351 saves with a .919 save percentage (12th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Tampa Bay Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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