If you’re searching for best bets for the Dallas Stars’ upcoming contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Stars vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than Wednesday’s total of 6 goals 15 times this season.
• A total of 16 of Toronto’s games have finished with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.23 goals per game, compared to the Maple Leafs’ average of 2.97, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.9 more than the 5.1 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -134

• The Stars have been victorious in 17 of their 25 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (68.0%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -134 or shorter, Dallas is 13-6 (winning 68.4% of the time).
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.3% in this matchup.

Maple Leafs Moneyline: +113

• In seven games as the moneyline underdog, Toronto has secured the upset five times.
• The Maple Leafs have won three games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in four such games).
• Toronto has a 46.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 3, Toronto 2

Stars Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Matt Duchene has recorded 30 points.
• Mason Marchment is another of Dallas’ important contributors currently with 27 total points (12 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
• Through 30 games, Jason Robertson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Dallas. He has 21 points (seven goals and 14 assists).
• In the 23 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 14th in the league.

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Toronto’s Mitchell Marner has collected 31 assists and 10 goals in 31 games, good for 41 points.
• William Nylander is a top contributor for Toronto, with 31 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists in 31 games.
• John Tavares has 15 goals and 13 assists for Dallas.
• Anthony Stolarz has a record of 9-5-2 in 17 games this season, conceding 35 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 445 saves and a .927 save percentage, third-best in the league.

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Dallas vs. Toronto Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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