The Dallas Stars (24-11-6) face the New York Islanders (22-17-2) Tuesday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars had a difficult time on a Southern California trip to kick off the 2023 calendar year, falling 3-2 at the Los Angeles Kings last Tuesday and losing 2-0 at the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday. Dallas rebounded at home on Sunday, blasting the visiting Florida Panthers by a 5-1 count.
The Stars have won 3 in a row on home ice, winning by an average of 3.0 goals per game. Total bettors have also loved the Stars lately, as the Under is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games overall and 10-3-1 across their past 14 outings.
The Islanders were swept on an Alberta road swing, losing 4-2 to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday and 4-1 to the Calgary Flames Friday. The Under has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Isles.