Dallas pays a visit to Florida on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Panthers snipers in hockey action at BankAtlantic Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Dallas Stars in this one, they Stars listed earlier today as underdogs of 103 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
A 3.8-3.6 result in favor of the Panthers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
3-1-0 Florida battles the Stars, currently with a 3-1-0 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 1-2-1 for the Panthers and 3-1 for the Stars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Dallas injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Panthers rated this week at No. 5 and the Dallas Stars sitting at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 4-ranked offense (3.5 goals per game) against a Dallas Stars defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.75 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 33.33% rate while the Stars have a 71.43% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dallas won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Lightning on October 15. Bettors who backed the Stars at +144 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Panthers were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Florida at -186 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas's last 11 games
- Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
- Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Philadelphia, Tuesday, October 20th
Florida at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, October 20th
