Toronto Maple Leafs vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Toronto is the underdogs coming in at +100 with expected totals at 6.5. This game will open up the 2023-24 NHL season as the Maple Leafs will seek to extend their winning streak against Dallas, having won the last four games.

Game Info

When: Thursday, 10/26/2023 @ 8:00pm EST

Where: American Airlines Center Stadium Maple Leafs vs Stars Betting Odds Moneyline: Maple Leafs +106 | Stars -123

Spread: Maple Leafs +1.5 (-245) | Stars -1.5 (+205)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 55%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 4-1 victory on the road against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday despite being outshot 37-17. Auston Matthews contributed a goal and an assist, bringing his season tally to seven goals and one assist. Joseph Woll made 37 saves in goal and earned a 1.44 GAA and .958 save percentage. The Maple Leafs rank 8th in offense and 25th in defense, allowing an average of 3.80 points to be scored against them per game. With a 4-2 season record, Toronto sits at 11th in the power rankings.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on the road this past Tuesday. Four different goal scorers, backed by an impressive performance from Goaltender Jake Oettinger (3-0-1; 1.44 GAA; .952 save percentage) led the Stars to victory, while the team successfully killed all of the Penguins' three power-play opportunities. Currently, the Stars maintain a power ranking of 9, are #18 for offense (scoring an average of 3.00 per game), #6 for defense (giving up an average of 2.50 points per game), and boast an overall record of 7-3. In their last three matchups, the Stars have won all three, while the Toronto Maple Leafs were only able to manage three draws.