The Dallas Stars (14-5-3) take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (10-10-5) Monday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Stars vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars embarrassed the Lightning in Dallas Saturday with an 8-1 thumping. LW Jason Robertson picked up 2 goals to give him 8 on the year in what has been a slow start for him. The Stars have traded wins and losses over the last 4 games and sit in 2nd place in the Central Division.
The Lightning have lost 4 in a row, and all of them have been by multiple goals. This is their 5th game in 8 days, and they have 4 games this week. You have to wonder if the veteran club is starting to get winded during this crazy stretch. It’s early, but Tampa would be out of the playoffs if the season ended today.
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