How to Pick the Stars vs. Hurricanes Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 21

Published 12:44 am Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Stars vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • This season, Dallas games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 21 times.
  • This season, 27 of Carolina’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.17) and Hurricanes (3.32).
  • The 5.3 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.7 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -130

  • The Stars are 27-13 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Dallas is 24-11 (winning 68.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -130 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 56.5% chance to win.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +110

  • Carolina has pulled off an upset victory twice when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in four games as the underdog).
  • The Hurricanes have yet to win a match with moneyline odds of +110 or longer (in one such game).
  • Carolina has a 47.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 3, Carolina 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • With 18 goals and 27 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (45 points).
  • Having scored 15 goals and adding 27 assists, Jason Robertson is a strong contributor for Dallas through 46 games.
  • Through 46 games, Wyatt Johnston has proven himself as an important offensive option for Dallas. He has 36 points (11 goals and 25 assists).
  • Across 34 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 23-10-1. During those games, he’s allowed 75 goals while recording 799 saves.

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • Martin Necas has totaled 16 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 36 assists (0.8 per game), averaging 2.3 shots per game and shooting 14.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Carolina with 52 total points (1.1 per game).
  • Sebastian Aho has made a big impact for Carolina this season with 46 points, thanks to 14 goals and 32 assists.
  • Seth Jarvis has 16 goals and 18 assists, for a season point total of 34.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov has a .902 save percentage (30th in the league), with 663 total saves, while allowing 72 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 17-9-2 record between the posts for Carolina this season.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/16/2025 Canadiens L 3-1 Home -218
1/18/2025 Avalanche L 6-3 Away +114
1/19/2025 Red Wings W 4-1 Home -224
1/21/2025 Hurricanes Home -130
1/24/2025 Golden Knights Home
1/25/2025 Blues Away
1/28/2025 Golden Knights Away

Hurricanes’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/15/2025 Sabres L 4-2 Away -190
1/17/2025 Golden Knights W 3-2 Home -148
1/20/2025 Blackhawks W 4-3 Away -312
1/21/2025 Stars Away +110
1/23/2025 Blue Jackets Home
1/25/2025 Islanders Away
1/28/2025 Rangers Away

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Dallas vs. Carolina Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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