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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, TX

Article updated Dec 17, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to secure their second consecutive win as they face the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. The game will take place at American Airlines

Game outlook

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to secure their second consecutive win as they face the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night. The game will take place at American Airlines Center at 7:30 PM ET. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 5-3 victory over Buffalo, while the Stars are coming off a 3-1 win against Washington. Toronto has a strong record of 8-2-0 in its last 10 games against Dallas. The Stars are the betting favorites, opening at -135 with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for more updates and predictions on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Maple Leafs +120 | Stars -135

Spread: Maple Leafs +0.5 (-98) | Stars -0.5 (+80)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

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

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs rebounded from a loss to Detroit with a win over the Sabres, tying them with Florida for the Atlantic Division lead. They will look to maintain their momentum and secure their fourth victory in the last five games in their upcoming match on Wednesday. Toronto averages 2.97 goals per game and displayed a strong offensive performance in their last game with five goals on 41 shots. Leading the team in points is Mitch Marner with 41, followed by William Nylander with 31, and John Tavares with 28. Tavares had a hat trick in the win over the Sabres, with contributions from Max Domi and Nicholas Robertson. Defensively, the Maple Leafs rank sixth in the league, allowing an average of 2.61 goals per game. Goalie Dennis Hildeby saved 24 of 27 shots in the last game and holds a 2-1-0 record with a 3.68 GAA and .875 save percentage. Despite a power ranking of 8, Toronto is ranked 22nd in offense, 6th in defense, and boasts a season record of 7-5.

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Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars recently bounced back from a loss to Nashville with wins over St. Louis and Washington. They currently sit third in the Central Division standings, seven games behind Winnipeg. The team will look to reduce the distance when they play on Wednesday. Dallas averages 3.23 goals per game and scored three goals on 24 shots in their last game. Matt Duchene leads the team with 30 points, followed by Mason Marchment with 27 points and Jason Robertson with 21 points. Roope Hintz scored two goals in the win over the Capitals, with Jason Robertson adding two assists and Lian Bichsel scoring a goal. Defensively, the Stars have been strong, giving up 2.50 goals per game, the best in the league. Goalie Jake Oettinger saved 25 of 26 shots in the last game. The team has a power ranking of 14, ranking 9th in offense and 3rd in defense. In their last three matchups against Toronto, Dallas came out on top with a 3-0 record. Be sure to take advantage of the best sports betting promos.

Dallas Stars Strong Favorites Against Struggling Toronto Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars have been performing exceptionally well at home, winning six of their last seven games, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled on the road, losing three out of their last five games. Dallas has a notable offensive advantage in this upcoming game, especially at home where they have scored 12 goals in their last four games. However, their special teams have not been as effective, converting just over 18 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, Toronto ranks seventh in the league in penalty kills but has shown weaknesses defensively, allowing 10 goals in their last three road games. With Toronto's struggles in recent road games, only scoring six goals in their last three, and their challenges on special teams, with just over 19 percent power play conversion, it is likely that they will struggle offensively. Dallas, with their solid defense, giving up only six goals in their last three home games, is well-positioned to keep Toronto's offense in check. Consider wagering on Dallas to cover the money line.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs+120 → +118Moved
  • Moneyline · Dallas Stars-135 → -133Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Maple Leafs+0.5 (-98) → +1.5 (-215)Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Stars-0.5 (+80) → -1.5 (+178)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Maple Leafs
7-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Dallas Stars
7-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-18T03:16:13.656Z). 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

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Dallas Stars 5-3

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Dallas Stars 5-3 on December 18, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Toronto Maple Leafs' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-215) spread, Toronto Maple Leafs covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • DtownsendMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs -135Win
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Dallas Stars -135Loss
  • MikeVargasTotal · Under 6 (-110)Loss
  • JtphamMoneyline · Dallas Stars -135Loss
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Dallas Stars -135Loss
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs -135Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +117Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Dallas Stars -134Loss
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs +115Win