The Dallas Stars will face the Florida Panthers in NHL action on Thursday.
Dallas has had a decent season so far with nine wins in 16 games. They currently lead the Western Conference Central with 20 points and will hope to sustain that promotion till the playoffs with good performances for the rest of the season.
Florida have had a decent season so far and have won nine out of 16 games this season. They are placed fourth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 19 points and are in a great position to finish in the top three.
Stars vs. Panthers Odds
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Stars vs. Panthers Match Details
Fixture: Stars vs. Panthers
Date & Time: Thursday, November 17; 7 pm EDT
Venue: FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
Stars vs. Panthers Key Stats
Dallas has done well up front, scoring over 3.5 goals on average per game this season. The team has different players who have contributed well on offense, adding strength to it. Right winger Jason Robertson has been fantastic with over 20 goals involvement so far this season.
While defending, they have come out stronger, conceding just 2.69 goals per game on average this season. The goaltenders have a percentage of 0.917 and have given solid performances in front of goal.
Florida has breached the three-goals scored-per-game mark and has scored 52 goals scored in 16 games overall. Both Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Montour have been brilliant with over 36 goal contributions in between them.
On defense, they need to do better as they have conceded over 46 goals in 16 games. Goaltenders have had a huge task to perform and they have done individually well but have to improve their defense, which has been non-consistent soo far.
Stars vs. Panthers Betting Prediction
Both teams have played similarly this season and have the same number of wins in the same number of games, making the matchup equal on paper. Dallas are 4-1 in their last five Thursday games and have won 9 times in their last 12 when their opponents allowed two goals or less in their previous game.
Florida have played well at home and 41-14 in their last 55 after scoring five goals or more in their previous game.They have won six times in their last eight meetings with Dallas.
Florida have played well in the last few games and momentum will help them in this game.
Prediction : Take Florida, ML(-170)
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