Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions January 21st 2025

Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes January 21st 2025

Betting on today’s Hurricanes and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 against the Hurricanes.

Carolina vs. Dallas Key Information

• Teams: Hurricanes at Stars
• Where: American Airlines Center Dallas
• Date: Tuesday, January 21st
• Betting Odds DAL -130 | CAR +110 O/U 5.5

The Hurricanes Can Win If…

Carolina improved to 28-16-3 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Carolina’s offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov scoring twice. Orlov now has three goals this season, finding the net for the second time at 14:34 in the second period. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s first goal.

Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season. The Hurricanes’ 14 giveaways didn’t stop them from scoring, as they opened with a goal at 5:59 in the first period and added two more in the second.

Carolina’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both late in the first period, but they shut out the Capitals in the second and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes’ defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

• Over their last three games, the Hurricanes have gone 2-1 straight up. This includes going 0-3 vs. the puck line and posting an over-under mark of 1-1-1.
• The Hurricanes have gone 6-4 over their last ten regular season games. Across these games, their puck line record was just 3-7, while posting an over-under record of 3-6-1.

The Stars Can Win If…

The Stars fell to 29-16-1 after a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell short of that mark.

Dallas trailed 2-0 before Evgenii Dadonov scored at 8:38 in the second period. They tied it up later in the second, but the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter with 1:00 left in the game.

Dallas fired 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his 8th assist on Dadonov’s power-play goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before netting both goals in the second, with the first coming at 8:38. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.

On the defensive side, the Stars allowed the first goal at 5:15 in the first period and another at 8:47 in the second. After tying the game at 2-2, they conceded two more, one at 2:32 into the third period and an empty-netter at 19:00. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Dallas has a record of 1-2. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 1-2, in addition to an over-under mark of 1-2.
• Dallas has put together a record of 7-3 in their last ten games (regular season). Their record vs the puck line sits at 4-6 in these matchups, while posting a 2-7-1 over-under mark.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Stars to pick up on a win over the Hurricanes at home. With the moneyline sitting at -130, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Stars straight-up.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Hurricanes to cover. Even in the event of a Stars victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Hurricanes should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Hurricanes Look to Keep Momentum Rolling in Dallas

The Carolina Hurricanes head to Dallas on Tuesday night, aiming to keep their solid run going, while the Stars continue to navigate injuries with surprising success.

Carolina Hurricanes: Digging Deep

The Hurricanes (27-9-8) showed resilience with a 4-3 overtime win against Chicago on Monday. Sebastian Aho sealed the victory with another clutch goal, while captain Jordan Staal’s game-tying effort marked his 700th career NHL point.

With Frederik Andersen making his return from injury against Chicago, Pyotr Kochetkov is likely to get the nod in net Tuesday. Carolina’s depth and veteran leadership have kept them competitive, even during tough stretches.

Dallas Stars: Next Man Up

The Stars (25-11-7) have weathered injuries to key players like Roope Hintz, Mason Marchment, and Tyler Seguin, thanks to contributions from newer faces. Matej Blumel and Justin Hryckowian, part of the fourth line, impressed in Sunday’s 4-1 win over Detroit.

“They allowed me to play them that way,” coach Pete DeBoer said. “They started quickly, got a goal early, and played well defensively.”

Jake Oettinger remains a stabilizing force in goal, and the Stars’ ability to adjust their game plan has paid dividends. “We’ve got to play a tight, detailed game,” DeBoer said, emphasizing the need for a defensive approach while their top scorers recover.

What to Watch

• Hurricanes’ Stamina: Playing the second game of a back-to-back after traveling could test Carolina’s endurance.
• Stars’ Fourth Line: Dallas’ depth players have stepped up. Can they keep the momentum?
• Goaltending Battle: Kochetkov vs. Oettinger could be the deciding factor in a tight matchup.

Prediction

Carolina’s strong leadership and recent form give them an edge, but Dallas’ depth and home-ice advantage make this a tough challenge. Expect a hard-fought game, with the Stars narrowly edging out the Hurricanes in a close contest.