NHL Odds: Capitals-Stars prediction, odds and pick

Washington Capitals are on a two-game winning streak. They take on the Dallas Stars.

Washington Capitals are undermanned but have won three of their last four games. They have scored four goals in a single period three times in that period. The team won 6-3 against the New Jersey Devils on Monday night.

The Dallas Stars are looking to end their two-game losing skid. They are currently 4-0-1 after a strong start. Dallas is a playoff-worthy team that feeds off of their home crowd's energy.

Washington Capitals are the favorite to cover the spread against the Dallas Stars. The team has struggled on the road in the first seven games of the season. However, the team is a better team at home. Washington has been efficient on defense and in net. Goalkeeper Keumper is 9-5-3 with a 2.78 goals-against-average and a .915 save percentage when playing against Dallas.

The Stars have lost their last two games. They have a very limited offensive output and a good defensive team. The team is averaging 3.29 goals per game. Goalkeeper Jake Oettinger is starting for the team and he should be able to keep the opposition off the scoreboard. Washington is coming to town. Joe Pavelski has seven points so far this season.

The Capitals are favored to beat the Stars. The game is entertaining. The Capitals need to win by more than two goals to raise some eyebrows in Dallas.