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Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 8, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, TX

Article updated Dec 8, 12:22 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Calgary Flames will face off against the Dallas Stars in an important Western Conference matchup at the American Airlines Center in Dallas,

Game outlook

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Calgary Flames will face off against the Dallas Stars in an important Western Conference matchup at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, starting at 8:00 PM ET. This game marks the beginning of a three-game regular-season series between the two teams, with the Flames looking to secure their third consecutive victory over the Stars. Despite Dallas being the clear favorite with a -217 moneyline, the betting line has remained steady at -224. Let's delve deeper into this Flames vs. Stars prediction to see what the outcome may hold.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flames +195 | Stars -224

Spread: Flames +1 (-110) | Stars -1 (0)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 69%.

Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have experienced a recent decline in performance, losing five of their last six games. Despite a strong effort against the St. Louis Blues, with a 4-3 loss in overtime, the Flames were unable to secure a victory. Goalie Dan Vladar had a tough game, allowing four goals on 24 shots. Dustin Wolf, with an 8-4-1 record this season, may be given an opportunity to start in the next game against the Stars. The Flames have struggled offensively, ranking 25th in the league with an average of 2.56 goals per game, while their defense ranks 8th, allowing an average of 2.85 goals per game. With a power ranking of 17 and a record of 13-9-5, Calgary will look to turn things around in the upcoming games.

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Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars recently completed a three-game road trip with a 7-3 record, securing a 2-1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club but falling to the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights in consecutive games. Despite outshooting the Golden Knights 40-28 in their last matchup, the Stars struggled on the power play, going 0-for-2 while Vegas capitalized on two of their six opportunities. Jake Oettinger had a .893 save percentage in the game and maintains a 13-6-0 record for the season. Backup goaltender Casey DeSmith has also performed well, with a 3-4-0 record. Overall, the Stars boast a strong defensive record, allowing just 2.58 goals per game, while also showcasing a solid offensive game, scoring an average of 3.27 goals per game. With a power ranking of 8 and a strong offensive and defensive performance, the Stars hold a 16-10 record and a top-10 ranking in offense and defense. Additionally, Calgary has had a mixed record in recent matchups against Dallas, going 1-1-1 in their last three meetings. In order to improve their performance, the Stars may consider consulting with skilled hockey handicappers for strategic advice.

Dallas Stars Showing Superiority Over Calgary Flames Ahead of Matchup

The Dallas Stars have demonstrated their strength with three consecutive victories on home ice, including impressive wins over the Colorado Avalanche (5-3) and the Winnipeg Jets (3-1). Based on recent performances, Dallas appears to have a more potent offensive lineup in comparison to the Calgary Flames. With Calgary's recent defensive struggles, allowing four or more goals in four of their last six games, I am inclined to predict a victory for the Stars on the puckline. Notably, Dallas has a superior penalty-killing record, ranking seventh in the league with a 81.8% success rate, compared to Calgary's 71.1% success rate. Additionally, Calgary's winless streak of seven games on the road suggests they will face a tough challenge against the Stars. To secure a win, Calgary will heavily rely on their starting goalie delivering a stellar performance.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Calgary Flames+195 → +185Moved
  • Moneyline · Dallas Stars-224 → -217Moved
  • Spread · Calgary Flames+1 (-110) → +1.5 (-135)Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Stars-1 (0) → -1.5 (+115)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-08T05:22:14.697Z). 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

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Stars defeated Calgary Flames 6-2

Dallas Stars defeated Calgary Flames 6-2 on December 8, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Dallas Stars' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Calgary Flames +1.5 (-135) spread, Dallas Stars covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TgodfreyTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • DawhizTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • JohnTharpMoneyline · Dallas Stars -225Win
  • Altuve27Moneyline · Calgary Flames +195Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • Fisher49Moneyline · Dallas Stars -230Win
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Dallas Stars -230Win