Carolina Hurricanes vs. Dallas Stars Pick – Jan 21, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes look to win their second battle over the Dallas Stars when they meet on Tuesday, January 21 at 8:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Stars have a moneyline favoring them at home at -120 at MyBookie.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Hurricanes have won their latest two matchups, both of which were decided by a goal. Their recent success was a 4-3 overtime outing against the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks got off to a good start with a 2-0 lead after the first period, but the Hurricanes bounced back with two goals in the second and eventually forced overtime with a goal in the third period. Sebastian Aho scored the winning goal in overtime and also had an assist earlier in the game.

Their offense was quite aggressive in this matchup, as they exploded with 48 shot attempts compared to the Blackhawks’ 25. They also posted a faceoff percentage at 60.6 percent.

The Hurricanes are getting 3.30 goals and 31.8 shot attempts per matchup. Their defense allows 2.76 goals and 25.2 shots per game from opposing teams. This margin of error is a good position to be in.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Stars are coming off a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, which put an end to their two-game losing skid. Over their last five games, however, they have gone 2-3 and need to get back on track.

There were several players that stood out for this matchup, with one being Jake Oetringer having 33 saves for a percentage at .971. Jason Robertson was key with a goal and an assist, while Matt Duchene recorded two assists to keep the puck moving in the right direction.

Their offense came out hot with a 3-0 lead after the first period. They had a faceoff percentage at 59.4 percent and took 25 shots. They also had 19 hits, which was a bit lower than the Red Wings’ output of 28.

The Stars’ offense has produced 3.17 goals and taken 30.5 shots a game. Defensively they have allowed 2.50 goals and 26.7 shots a game. This spread is similar to what the Hurricanes are getting too, meaning this could be another close battle.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Dallas Stars betting odds, with the Stars favored to win. These two met earlier in the season, back in November, with the Hurricanes winning at home with a 6-4 score.

This battle could arguably go either way, but betting markets are giving the Stars the benefit of doubt at home. Their defense is slightly more appealing when compared to the Hurricanes, thus making them have a slight edge to succeed.

Final Pick: Dallas Stars -120