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Dallas vs Islanders: NHL Match Prediction
On October 13, the Dallas Stars will return to their home arena after a strong start to the season, looking to build on their success and earn two more points. Standing in their way are the Islanders, who opened the regular season with a loss and are eager to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Who will come out on top in this upcoming matchup? Read on for our insights and betting predictions.
Command Analysis
Dallas Stars
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The Dallas team has seen minimal changes during the offseason, retaining its core lineup. There were no signs pointing to significant adjustments, as last season's performance was exceptional. With only minor tweaks, the team excelled in its preseason, suffering just one loss in six games that came in overtime against St. Louis (3-4 OT). Notably, the team's defense has been stellar, allowing no more than two goals per game.
In their opening match of the regular season, the Stars played on the road against Nashville, securing a victory in regulation with a score of 4-3. The standout player was first-line forward Stankoven, who recorded three assists. Goaltender Ottinger also played a vital role, facing a barrage of shots throughout the match and successfully stopping nearly all of them.
Injuries and Suspensions
Dallas will be fielding its full roster.
Notable Betting Trends
- Dallas averages just 2.1 goals allowed per game
The Stars are notable for their strong defensive play, as well as the impressive efforts of their goaltenders.
- The Stars average 3.5 penalties per game
Dallas is a highly disciplined team, which contributes to their infrequent rule violations.
New York Islanders
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Last season for the Islanders wasn't a total failure as the team managed to secure a playoff spot, although with difficulty. Unfortunately for the fans, they couldn't make a significant impact, exiting in the first round against Carolina with a score of 1-4. Notably, the Islanders opted for minimal changes during the offseason, focusing instead on targeted adjustments. The offense welcomed Liam Foudy and Maxim Tsyplyakov, who netted 51 points last season playing for Spartak.
The preseason went well for New York. The team lost only to the Rangers (4-6) and the Flyers (0-2). In their other games, Patrick Roy's squad found success primarily due to exceptional attacking play, averaging 3.6 goals per game. In their regular-season opener, the Islanders thrilled fans with an offensive display, but a defensive lapse led to a heartbreaking overtime loss to Utah, finishing 4-5. Goaltender Varlamov struggled, stopping just 80% of shots faced.
Injuries and Suspensions
The Islanders have no issues with their roster, as all players are healthy and ready to compete.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Dallas averages 2.1 goals allowed per game
The Stars showcase a strong defensive game and commendable effort from their goaltenders.
- The Stars take an average of 3.5 penalties per game
Dallas is a disciplined team, which is why they infrequently commit infractions.
Trends
Bet No goals in every period
In five of the last six head-to-head matches, neither team scored in every period
2.55Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In five of the last six meetings, both teams scored more than one goal in the second period
1.52Tip and bets
It’s hard to believe that the Dallas team, after such a strong start to the season at home, won’t continue to earn points, especially against a relatively easy opponent like the Islanders. The Stars are expected to deliver exceptional results this year, having retained their core group of players. The Islanders have also seen minimal changes and continue to struggle defensively, a weakness the home team will certainly exploit. We believe that the familiarity of their own arena will assist DeBoer's squad in securing their second consecutive win, and that’s where we recommend placing your bet.
Our prediction is a victory for Dallas at 2.01
Betting on Individual Total
Considering the Islanders' defensive struggles and the high-scoring ability of the Stars, we can anticipate a goal-filled match ahead, particularly from Dallas. We believe the home team will easily score over three goals.
Prediction - Dallas individual total over three goals at 1.70
Betting on Total Goals
The Islanders also showcased a strong scoring record during preseason and have continued to rely on their offensive lineup in the regular season, making a bet on a total over a smart choice.
Prediction - Total goals over 5.5 at 1.75
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