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Dallas vs. St. Louis: NHL Match Prediction
On December 15, Dallas will continue its home series, where it has been showing inconsistent results so far. The Stars will host St. Louis, which also cannot start earning points consistently. Our experts have prepared a forecast in which they will talk about the clubs' recent performances, as well as highlight the most optimal bets
Command Analysis
Dallas Stars
USACurrent form
Dallas unsuccessfully finished a three-game road series, which began with a victory over Utah (2:1). The team met with Los Angeles and Vegas, suffering defeats with the same score of 2:3. What is especially noteworthy is that the team looked much better than its competitors and created a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone, but the implementation let them down. Returning to the home arena, the Stars showed their attacking potential to the fullest, leaving no chance for Calgary, defeating the opponent with a score of 6:2, thereby rehabilitating themselves before the fans for the lost points. The entire attacking line showed itself from the best side, it is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Goalkeeper Oettinger also distinguished himself, reflecting 94% of the shots.
It seemed that the Stars would easily be able to consolidate their success, as they faced a clear underdog in the second game, Nashville. However, this time Dallas scoring was virtually zero, and they managed to score just one goal in just three periods, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 1:4. Once again, DeBoer charges were superior to their competitor in almost all respects, but the Predators were just a little luckier. Indeed, it may seem that Dallas has begun a decline, as they have managed to win only one victory in four games. But it is worth considering that the team continues to create serious pressure on their opponents, which should return the lost points to them in the future.
Disqualifications and injuries
Dallas has virtually no problems with its roster. Seguin is in the infirmary, and only Dumba remains questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Dallas scores 3.4 goals per game.
The Stars have consistently delighted fans with productive hockey throughout the regular season.
- On average, the "stars" receive seven penalty minutes per match.
The team is also distinguished by good discipline, which allows it to maintain a full line-up.
St. Louis Blues
USACurrent form
St. Louis played a four-game road series, which ultimately turned out to be successful. In the first meeting, the team crushed Winnipeg (4:1), and then went to visit Calgary, where they snatched victory in overtime (4:3). In the match with the Flames, forward Thomas showed a great game, scoring a goal and also giving two assists. The Blues suffered their only away defeat against Edmonton, as they could not cope with the onslaught of the clear favorite, and goalie Binnington did not show his best, reflecting only 80% of the shots. Montgomery charges quickly rehabilitated themselves in front of the fans for the lost points, snatching victory from Vancouver in overtime (4:3). This time, the “Notes” should have won in regular time, but they allowed the “killer whales” to equalize the score just a couple of minutes before the final whistle.
True, having returned to the home arena, the team could not continue to perform in the same spirit, losing to the clear favorite, San Jose, in regular time with a difference of one goal (3:4). Once again, the defensive line did not cope with its main task and allowed the competitor to create too many dangerous moments near its gate, which led to such a result. It is worth noting that at the moment the team is only in 12th place in the Western Conference table, having 30 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
St. Louis will continue to have roster problems, with Faksa, Krug and Leddy all in the infirmary.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, St. Louis allows 3.13 goals per game.
The team continues to have problems in defense and too often allows opponents to realize their potential in attack.
- The Blues are getting 7.5 penalty minutes per game.
But the club has complete discipline, which allows it to remain at full strength throughout almost the entire match.
Trends
Goal in each period bet – no
In three out of four head-to-head games, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.49Bet First Goal: Dallas
In four of the six head-to-head games, Dallas opened the scoring
1.64Tip and bets
"Dallas" is a clear favorite in the upcoming match, which was expected. The team is superior to "St. Louis" in all respects, and in addition to this, it will play at home, where with the support of fans it has a better chance of success. Indeed, recently the "stars" have not achieved the desired result so often, but it is worth noting that in absolutely every match the club looks better than its competitors. "Stars" were a little unlucky with the implementation of moments in the attack, so we suggest betting in their favor.
Our prediction is a Dallas win at 1.76
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, Dallas will once again play open, attacking hockey and will impose this style of play on their opponent. Considering Seny-Louis' problems in defense, we can expect a large number of goals scored again.
Forecast - total over 5.5 goals for 1.77
Bet on the outcome of the first period
As we have already noted, Dallas looks much better than its opponent and due to this will try to create serious pressure on St. Louis from the first minutes of the match, and the home walls will help the Stars earn an advantage already at the end of the starting segment.
Prediction: Dallas wins first period at 2.33
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