The Dallas Stars'(14-7-3) visit the'Washington Capitals'(12-8-2) on Thursday night. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Stars vs. Capitals'odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Dallas fell 5-4 as a road underdog against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. After coming back from a 2-goal deficit early in the 3rd period, the Stars allowed 2 goals which they were never able to make up. Four players found the back of the net while C Matt Duchene had 2 assists.
The Capitals are on a 2-game skid after being shut out by the Coyotes 6-0 on Monday as a road underdog. They gave up 5 goals in the 1st period including 2 on power plays. Washington’s attack has struggled on its losing streak scoring just once in its last 2 games.
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