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Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Canadian Tire Centre — Ottawa, ON

Article updated Jan 12, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Dallas Stars will face the Ottawa Senators in an upcoming matchup, with the Stars currently holding the third-best record in the Central Division at 27-13-1 and on a

Game outlook

The Dallas Stars will face the Ottawa Senators in an upcoming matchup, with the Stars currently holding the third-best record in the Central Division at 27-13-1 and on a seven-game winning streak. The Senators, with a record of 8-4, are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division but recently coming off a big 5-0 win. Dallas is the betting favorite opening at -135 with the line remaining unchanged. For more insights and a prediction on this game, check out our Stars vs Senators preview. And when placing your bets, be sure to explore different sportsbooks and take advantage of the best sports betting promotions available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Stars -135 | Senators +120

Spread: Stars -1.5 (+182) | Senators +1.5 (-220)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 57%.

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars are currently excelling both offensively and defensively this season, with their offense stepping up to score an average of 3.28 goals per game in their last seven games. Key players such as Matt Duchene, Jason Robertson, and Wyatt Johnston have been leading the offense with 62 assists, while Jamie Benn, Roope Hintz, and Evgenii Dadonov have combined for 41 goals and 34 assists. Defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley have also contributed offensively with 11 goals and 29 assists. On the defensive end, the team has only allowed an average of 2.50 goals per game, with players like Thomas Harley and Miro Heiskanen leading in defensive point shares. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has been performing well with a .908 save percentage and a 2.41 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 14 and ranked 10th in offense and 4th in defense, the team currently boasts a record of 26-13-1. Our NHL Predictions are sure to provide a great payout for those interested in betting on their success.

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Ottawa Senators Analysis

The Ottawa Senators are experiencing a challenging season, particularly with their offensive performance. Despite Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk leading the top line with impressive point totals, the rest of the offense has struggled to contribute consistently. The team's power ranking is 17, with a ranking of #21 for offense and #12 for defense. The defense has been a saving grace, allowing only 2.93 goals per game with standout performances from players like Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen. The hope is for goaltender Anton Forsberg to improve his statistics, as he has struggled with a low save percentage and goals-against average. Overall, the Senators have a record of 19-18-3 and are facing challenges in finding offensive consistency.

Stars Poised to Dominate Upcoming Game with Strong Offense and Defense

The Stars are off to a strong start this season and are poised to dominate the upcoming game starting from the first period. With an impressive average of 3.28 goals per game, players like Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston will lead the offensive charge by making quick passes and creating open shots in the offensive zone. The Stars' defense, which allows only 2.50 goals per game, will be led by players like Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley who will focus on creating turnovers and limiting shots on goal to support goaltender Jake Oettinger. With a solid game plan in place, the Stars are expected to secure a victory on the road. It is recommended to consider taking the Stars money line as they are the favored team on the road.

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SportsJaw Stars vs Senators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Stars vs Senators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dallas Stars-135 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Ottawa Senators+120 → +134Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Stars-1.5 (+182) → -1.5 (+168)Moved
  • Spread · Ottawa Senators+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-200)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Dallas Stars
7-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 1-6-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Ottawa Senators
8-4 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 1-7-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-12T11:15:50.836Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-02Ottawa Senators 2 · Dallas Stars 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Ottawa Senators defeated Dallas Stars 3-2

Ottawa Senators defeated Dallas Stars 3-2 on January 12, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Ottawa Senators' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dallas Stars -1.5 (+168) spread, Ottawa Senators covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DawhizMoneyline · Ottawa Senators +120Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Ottawa Senators +120Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Dallas Stars -135Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Ottawa Senators +125Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Ottawa Senators +125Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Ottawa Senators +125Win