The Carolina Hurricanes (29-9-8) wrap up a 2-game road trip against the Dallas Stars (28-13-8) Wednesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes are rounding back into form after going cold the beginning of January. Carolina has a 5-game point streak, going 4-0-1, with an average of 4.2 goals per game during the impressive stretch. It’s no surprise, the Over is 4-1 in the 5-game span.
The Stars were nipped 3-2 by the visiting Buffalo Sabres in overtime on Monday, but Dallas does have 3 wins in the last 5 games, all via shutout.
These teams met in Raleigh on Dec. 17, with the Hurricanes winning 5-4 in overtime behind G Antti Raanta.