The contest between the Dallas Stars and the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Stars vs. Flyers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• In Philadelphia’s 41 games this season, 21 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.26 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.4 more than the 6.1 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -171

• The Stars have won 67.6% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (23-11).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -171 or shorter, Dallas is 14-5 (winning 73.7% of the time).
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.1% in this game.

Flyers Moneyline: +143

• In Philadelphia’s 28 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has eight wins.
• The Flyers have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +143 or longer (in 11 chances).
• Philadelphia has a 41.2% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Philadelphia 3

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Matt Duchene, who has put up 38 points in 39 games.
• With 10 goals and 22 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the top offensive options for Dallas with his 32 points (0.8 per game).
• Wyatt Johnston has created 29 points for Dallas in 39 games this season, netting a goal on 8.3% of his shots and recording nine goals and 20 assists.
• In the 30 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.

Flyers Points Leaders

• Travis Konecny has recorded 20 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 25 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.6 shots per game and shooting 19%. That makes him among the leaders for Philadelphia with 45 total points (1.1 per game).
• Matvei Michkov is crucial for Philadelphia’s offense with 29 total points (0.7 per game), including 12 goals and 17 assists through 39 contests.
• Owen Tippett has 11 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 24.
• Samuel Ersson has a 9-6-2 record this season, with an .884 save percentage (62nd in the league). In 19 games, he has 389 saves, and has conceded 51 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Dallas vs. Philadelphia Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• 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: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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