Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and predictions

The Dallas Stars (44-21-14) travel to meet the Detroit Red Wings (35-34-10) Monday. Puck drop from Little Caesars Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Red Wings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars sit 2 points behind the 1st-place Colorado Avalanche with 3 games remaining in the regular season. It is also just 2 points clear of the 3rd-place Minnesota Wild.

The Red Wings were recently eliminated from the postseason chase. Detroit dropped a 5-1 decision against the Pittsburgh Penguins last time out, while falling 7-6 to the Buffalo Sabres prior to that.

Stars at Red Wings odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:19 a.m. ET.

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Stars at Red Wings projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (35-11-11, 2.42 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Ville Husso (26-20-7, 3.05 GAA, .898 SV%, 4 SO)

Oettinger allowed just a single goal in each of his last 2 starts against the Vegas Golden Knights and Philadelphia Flyers, both victories. He has won 5 of the last 6 starts overall, too.

He allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 OTW against the Red Wings on Dec. 10 in the 1st meeting in the Metroplex.

Husso was hammered for 5 goals on 28 shots in Saturday’s 5-1 loss against the Penguins. He is 1-1-1 with a 3.60 GAA and .875 SV% with a shutout in 3 starts in April.

Husso was on the short end of the 3-2 OTL in Dallas on Dec. 10, allowing 3 goals on 33 shots.

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Stars at Red Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Red Wings 2

The Stars (-185) are playing for a division title, locked in a heated 3-way race with the Avalanche and Wild. The Red Wings (+150) are eliminated, and simply playing out the string.

Still, you can’t risk nearly 2 times your potential return on Dallas.

AVOID, and look to the puck line instead.

The STARS -1.5 (+135) are a much better value on the puck line. Dallas is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings against Detroit, although 3 of those wins are in OT, so be careful.

Still, in their last 5 wins since March 28, the Stars have won by 3-plus goals in 4 of those outings. If you like the Stars to win, you should like them on the puck line, too.

On the flip side, the Red Wings +1.5 (-165) have lost by 3 or more goals in 3 of their last 4 setbacks since March 25.

OVER 6 (-110) is the lean.

The Over has hit in 8 of the last 10 games on the road for the Stars, while going 7-2-1 in the last 10 home games for the Red Wings. The Over is 8-2-2 in the last 12 games against Western Conference teams for Detroit, too.