For the upcoming contest between the Dallas Stars and the Ottawa Senators on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Stars vs. Senators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• A total of 18 Dallas games this season have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• In Ottawa’s 36 games this season, 18 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 6.
• The Stars score 3.19 goals per game, compared to the Senators’ average of 3.06, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -166

• In the 31 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 20-11 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 13-5 record (winning 72.2% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 62.4%.

Senators Moneyline: +140

• In Ottawa’s 16 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has eight wins.
• The Senators have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +140 or longer (in six chances).
• Ottawa’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Ottawa 2

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive options this season is Matt Duchene, who has recorded 33 points in 36 games.
• Jason Robertson has 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 33 games, Mason Marchment has proven himself as another option for Dallas. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
• In the 27 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .909, 18th in the league.

Senators Points Leaders

• Tim Stutzle’s 12 goals and 28 assists in 36 games give him 40 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Ottawa’s Drake Batherson has racked up 36 total points (1.0 per game), with 13 goals and 23 assists.
• Brady Tkachuk has 16 goals and 17 assists for Dallas.
• Linus Ullmark has a .915 save percentage (ninth-best in the league), with 550 total saves, while giving up 51 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 12-7-2 record between the posts for Ottawa this season.

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Dallas vs. Ottawa Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
• Time: 8:00 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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