Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals meet Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at Capital One Arena. The Stars are coming off an impressive 4-1 road win against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday. Washington has won 5 consecutive games with 23 goals, or 4.6 goals per game.

Dallas Stars play Washington Capitals. The lines were last updated at 6:50 a.m. ET.

Jake Oettinger and Charlie Lindgren are the Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals' projected goalies. Oetger lost 2-1 in Pittsburgh on Monday, but he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 5 of his 6 outings in December. Lindren has won 5 straight starts in place of the injured Darcy Kuemper.

Dallas Stars are playing Washington Capitals. Stars beat Devils in New Jersey last time out. Oettinger and Lindgren are both good goalkeepers. Capitals +1.5 is too expensive for a pass. Under 6. 5 is the best play on the board. The Stars won't be able to beat the Capitals, who are also playing well.