How to Pick the Stars vs. Utah Hockey Club Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 23

Published 7:50 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024

Monday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center, with the puck dropping at 9:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Stars vs. Utah Hockey Club Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 11 times this season.
  • So far this season, 13 games Utah has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.34 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 1.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -141

  • In the 27 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 17-10 in those games.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Dallas is 13-7 (winning 65.0% of the time).
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Stars’ implied win probability is 58.5%.

Utah Hockey Club Moneyline: +118

  • In 20 games as the moneyline underdog, Utah has secured the upset nine times.
  • When the Utah Hockey Club’s moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won five games in 14 opportunities.
  • Utah has a 45.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Utah 3, Dallas 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • One of Dallas’ top offensive options this season is Matt Duchene, who has recorded 30 points in 32 games.
  • Mason Marchment has 12 goals and 15 assists for Dallas to compile 27 total points (0.8 per game).
  • With 22 points through 32 games (seven goals and 15 assists), Jason Robertson has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive efforts this season.
  • Across 25 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 16-9-0. During those games, he’s allowed 58 goals while recording 584 saves.

Utah Hockey Club Points Leaders

  • Clayton Keller is a top offensive contributor for his club with 35 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 13 goals and 22 assists in 33 games (playing 19:01 per game).
  • Dylan Guenther’s 32 points this season, including 16 goals and 16 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Utah.
  • Logan Cooley has scored eight goals and contributed 23 assists for Utah, giving him a point total of 31.
  • Karel Vejmelka has an 8-7-2 record this season, with a .918 save percentage (sixth-best in the league). In 19 games, he has 471 saves, and has allowed 42 goals (2.3 goals against average).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/16/2024 Capitals W 3-1 Home -161
12/18/2024 Maple Leafs L 5-3 Home -134
12/20/2024 Rangers L 3-1 Home -185
12/23/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away -141
12/27/2024 Wild Home
12/29/2024 Blackhawks Away
12/31/2024 Sabres Home

Utah Hockey Club’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/18/2024 Canucks W 3-2 Home -122
12/20/2024 Wild W 2-1 Away +105
12/22/2024 Ducks L 5-4 Home -220
12/23/2024 Stars Home +118
12/27/2024 Avalanche Home
12/30/2024 Kraken Away
12/31/2024 Oilers Away

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Dallas vs. Utah Game Info

  • Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Venue: Delta Center

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