Dallas Stars at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and prediction
The Dallas Stars (1-1-0) faces the Ottawa Senators (1-1-0) Sunday at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Stars vs. Senators odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Stars opened the season with a 3-2 overtime win in New York against the Rangers, cashing as slight underdogs. Dallas then played in Boston Saturday, falling 3-1. C Luke Glendening was the only goal scorer for the Stars.
The Senators also played Saturday in Toronto, capping off a home-and-home with their provincial rivals. After winning 3-2 in the opener Thursday, Ottawa also fell 3-1 in its game Saturday, with C Josh Norris accounting for the only offense.
Stars at Senators odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Stars -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Senators +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+170) | Senators +1.5 (-230)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Stars at Senators projected goalies
Anton Khudobin (1-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 SV%) vs. Filip Gustavsson (5-1-2, 2.16 GAA, .933 SV% in 2020-21)
Khudobin appeared in relief of Braden Holtby in the opener, coming on with just under 12 minutes left in regulation after Holtby had his helmet knocked off. Khudobin finished up and won the game in overtime.
Gustavsson hasn't appeared in the first two games with Anton Forsberg handling the chores. But with the quick turnaround, Gustavsson gets his first shot of the season.
Stars at Senators odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 3, Senators 2
Money line
The STARS (-145) are a good play in this second end of a back-to-back. Normally, it wouldn't really be a recommended play to take Dallas. It is 4-11 in the past 15 with no rest, and they just traveled in from Boston, which is even more challenging this season with COVID protocols, etc.
However, the Senators (+120) also had to travel after an emotional game in Toronto. And they're a dismal 11-40 in the previous 51 when playing in the second end of a back-to-back situation.
Against the spread
The Senators +1.5 (-230) are a little on the expensive side if you want insurance for the home team. Yes, Ottawa is 6-0 in its past six at home, including 6-0 in the past six as a home underdog. But I like Khudobin and the visitors just a little bit better, especially because they have played a good brand of defense to start the season.
AVOID.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the best play on the board. While it's still obviously early in the season, both of these teams might be a tad sluggish in a matinee game after playing on the prior evening. The schedule maker did not do these teams a favor, but Under bettors should be able to take advantage.
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