NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
119. Prediction. +125. 105. -145
NHL Betting Picks, #8
ANA @ DAL 8:30 PM ET
In the eighth game tonight we will have the Dallas Stars (3-7-1) taking on the Anaheim Ducks (6-4) in Dallas. The Stars are on a two-game win streak while the Ducks are on a two-game losing streak. Head-to-head Dallas is 2-1 vs Anaheim in the last three meetings.
In the Standings:
The Stars sit near the bottom of the Central division with the most games played. The Ducks, on the other hand, are tied for third in the Pacific division.
Rankings: DAL
Offense: Goals 31, Shots 30, PP 27.
Defense: Goals 13, Shots 4, PK 5.
Rankings: ANA
Offense: Goals 25, Shots 27, PP 30.
Defense: Goals 1, Shots 7, PK 11.
Dallas Last 3 Games 2-1:
10/21 Win- vs Ottawa 2-1
10/19 Win- @Philadelphia 4-1
10/18 Loss- @Pittsburgh 2-4
Anaheim Last 3 Games 1-2:
10/22 Loss- @Nashville 1-6
10/20 Loss- vs Calgary 1-2
10/18 Win- vs Carolina 4-2
Trends for Dallas:
3-10 in their last thirteen games. 6-0 at home vs Anaheim. 1-4 in their last five vs the Western conference.
Trends for Anaheim:
9-4 in their last thirteen. 5-2 in their last seven against the Western conference. 6-4 in the last ten meetings against Dallas.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model likes the Stars at a hefty 60.35%. Statistically, Anaheim has a clear advantage. Trend wise I like Dallas at home. The Stars are desperate for a win to keep up in the Central division. They have plenty of fire power that has not seemed to click yet. When the NHL Prediction Model gives a greater than 60% chance to win, take it.