Lightning vs Stars Prediction, Odds & Picks Feb 11

The Tampa Bay Lightning boasts one of the best offenses in the NHL and they’ll be going up against one of the best defenses in the Dallas Stars.

Tampa Bay is coming off a big 5-0 over the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Now the Lightning will head south to Dallas to face a Stars squad that leads the Western Conference.

The game should generate a lot of interest as it will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Which team is the best bet online to win the game, though?

Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Lightning vs Stars. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.

Lightning Respond

The Lightning had a stretch from December to January where they had won nine of 11, but they have since gone 4-4 in their last eight. The main issue is they’re giving up a lot of goals in the losses (22 in total), but they responding by blanking the Stanley Cup champions last time out.

Tampa Bay is currently fourth in the league when it comes to goals scored per game at 3.59. The Lightning are a solid distance from the fifth-best offensive team, the New Jersey Devils, who are at 3.49.

A major reason for the Lightning’s offensive success is their big three. It all starts with Nikita Kucherov, who has 76 points. Kucherov is tied for the second-most points in the NHL, and he has plenty of help.

Brayden Point and Steven Stamkos round out the top of the offense. Point has scored a team-high 32 goals on his way to 59 total points while Stamkos has 24 goals and 57 points of his own.

This team just needs to tighten up defensively. Maybe the shutout versus the Avalanche is a sign that they’ve figured things out.

Stars a Brick Wall Defensively

The Stars‘ best attribute this season has been their defense. They are currently ranked second in the league in goals allowed per game, giving up just 2.53 a night. It’s helped that they have the second-best statistical goaltender in the league.

Jake Oettinger has been phenomenal in the net. He’s currently 23-7-7 with a 2.22 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage with four posted shutouts.

If you’re betting this game in the sportsbook, the key seems to be the three-goal mark. Oettinger has lost four straight when allowing three or more, but he’s won four straight when allowing two or less.

Lightning vs Stars Game Injuries

We’ve seen the Lightning and Stars meet up once this season, with Tampa Bay winning a close game 5-4.

Lightning vs Stars Information

• Game: Lightning (33-16-2) vs Stars (30-13-10)
• Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
• Day/Time: Saturday, Saturday, 1:00 p.m. ET
• Lightning vs Stars Live Stream: NHL.TV

Lightning vs Stars Betting Lines

Lightning vs Stars Picks & Prediction

This is going to be a classic matchup of a terrific offense going up against a stellar defense. These games are always incredibly close, especially when they are so well-rounded like these two rosters.

At the end of the day, momentum might play a massive factor in the outcome. Dallas gets home-ice advantage with back-to-back wins under its belt. They’ve only lost at home in regulation once since Dec. 21, so we should see a competitive effort from them.

Take the Stars with your NHL picks.

Dallas is listed at -115 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Stars, there’s a chance to win $87. Tampa Bay is -105, with a chance to win $95 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Stars a 53.49% chance to win, with the Lightning at 51.22%.