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The Florida Panthers (44-17-4) and the Dallas Stars (40-17-9) meet Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Panthers roughed up the Calgary Flames 5-1 Saturday, improving to 7-1-0 in the past 8 games. The Panthers were -210 home favorites and the Over/Under (O/U) pushed at 6. Florida, which begins a quick 2-game road trip in Dallas, has been lights out on the road. The Panthers are 14-1 in their last 15 road games, including a current 3-0 streak.
The Stars won their 5th consecutive game with a 4-1 victory as +103 underdogs in Los Angeles Saturday. Dallas is 5-0-2 in the past 7 outings on home ice dating back to Jan. 16. The Under has cashed in 8 of the past 10 contests.
These teams met in South Florida Dec. 6 when the Panthers came away with a 5-4 victory as slight -120 favorites as the Over (6) easily cashed. The home team has won 5 of the past 6 head-to-head meetings, while the Over is 5-1 in that stretch.
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Panthers at Stars odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Stars -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Stars -1.5 (+200)
- Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Panthers at Stars projected goalies
Sergei Bobrovsky (31-12-2, 2.29 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (25-11-4, 2.95 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO)
Bobrovsky allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 2-1 home loss Thursday to the Philadelphia Flyers in his last start. Despite the setback, Bob is 2-1-0 with a sparkling 1.34 GAA and .947 SV% with 1 shutout (SO) in 3 starts in March.
Oettinger allowed just 2 goals on 27 shots in a 6-2 road win at the Anaheim Ducks, improving to 3-0-0 with a 3.21 GAA and .857 SV% in March. He has won each of his past 4 starts, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 3 of those outings.
Bobrovsky turned aside 29 of the 33 shots he faced in the 5-4 win over Dallas Dec. 6. Oettinger was on the losing end, allowing 5 goals on 31 shots.
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Panthers at Stars picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 4, Panthers 3
Moneyline
The STARS (-115) are worth a look on home ice. The home team has been successful in this series, winning 5 of the past 6 meetings, although they’ve all been high-scoring games with plenty of lead changes. Play Dallas lightly and expect a nail-biter.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Panthers +1.5 (-250) will cost 2½ times the potential return. That’s if you prefer some insurance instead of backing Florida straight up. The -250 is just too much risk for not enough reward.
Playing the Stars -1.5 (+200) is a tempting play, but the favorite is just 2-8 on the puck line in the past 10 meetings in this series.
AVOID and just play the moneyline lightly.
Over/Under
OVER 6 (-110) is the best play on the board.
The total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 meetings, including a combined 9 goals in the 1st meeting this season. Florida has scored 4 or more goals in 5 of the past 6 games, while going for 3 or more goals in 13 of the past 15 outings.
The Dallas offense has been on fire in its 5-game win streak, averaging 4.8 goals per game. Expect each of these high-powered offenses to shine.
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