Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Prediction, 12/7/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023

Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-148) Capitals (+123)

The Washington Capitals (12-8-2) are welcoming the Dallas Stars (14-6-3) at Capital One Arena on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Stars at -148 while the Capitals are sitting at +123. The total is 7.

The Dallas Stars had a rough game after their 4-0 loss against the Lightning their last time on the ice. Dallas compiled 4 penalty minutes in this outing. Additionally, they had 2 power play tries but weren't able to net one. The Stars had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. In the game, they weren't able to convert any of the 25 shots they put on goal.

Dallas Stars opponents have earned 80 power play opportunities (14th in the league) and have notched 9 goals in those chances. The Stars have seen 725 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .910. Dallas has tried 682 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.4%. When playing at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 56 goals while earning 63 of their own. Dallas skates onto the rink with 68 power play chances and they have tallied 15 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 22.06%. For the season, the have a total of 31 points and their points percentage is .674. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have tallied 78 goals (13th in the league) so far this season and have surrendered 65.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has taken the ice for 156 contests throughout his NHL career. He has earned an overall mark of 88-39-21 and he has started in 148 games. The opposition has racked up 364 goals against Oettinger in his career and his goals against average is 2.43. Oettinger has had 4,325 shot attempts against him and has recorded 3,961 total saves. His save percentage is .916 in his 8,978 mins played. Over the course of his time in hockey, Oettinger has 88 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .595.

Their last time out, Washington squared up with the Coyotes in an outing where the Capitals went home in defeat by a final of 6-0. The Capitals earned 0 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they attempted. They had 4 power play chances in this matchup but didn't score a goal.

Washington has tried 614 shots (32nd in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.14%, while allowing the opposition 677 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.87% on the other teams 71 power play tries, and their save percentage is 90.4%. They have a total of 64 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 7.81%. The Capitals have 45 goals at even strength and 5 goals (32nd in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 65 goals to be scored by of a combination of 50 goals at even strength and 15 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Washington Capitals have notched a total of 50 goals, 26 points, in addition to a points percentage of .591.

On the other side of the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper patrolling the crease. His opponents are averaging 2.57 goals per contest and he has conceded 892 goals overall. Kuemper's quality start rate comes out to 54.7% and he has made 192 quality starts in his career. He was named a starter in 351 games and has racked up 20,827 mins. Kuemper is the owner of a lifetime mark of 170-127-45 and has been in goal for 369 games. He has accounted for 9,620 saves out of the 10,512 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-148)

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