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).

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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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