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Dallas Stars vs. Detroit Red Wings

January 23, 2024




The Dallas Stars (27-13-6) and Detroit Red Wings (24-17-5) will compete for the second time this season for an appealing NHL betting prospect at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 23. The Stars are slightly favored to win on the road, with a moneyline currently at -145.



Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Stars have gone 3-2 over their last five games, while losing two of their last three. Their most recent performance was a 3-2 overtime defeat to the New York Islanders, with Bo Horvat scoring the game winning goal for them just 41 seconds into overtime.



Jason Robertson does a good job at his offensive approach, leading them with 48 points and 32 assists. Roope Hintz has stepped up his production offensively, as he now leads with 20 goals total.



The Stars are averaging 3.63 goals and 30.2 shots a game. Their offense has been solid with power play situations, as they have scored 29 times and allowed 22. This moves their power play percentage to 22.1.



Their defense has been good for the most part, as they have allowed 3.02 goals and 30.3 shot attempts from their opponents. They also showcase a stronger penalty kill percentage at 84.9 over the Red Wings.



Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings have great momentum heading into this matchup, as they have gone 4-1 in their last five games. Their previous game was a 2-1 triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning, putting them back on the winning side after losing 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in the previous game.



Dylan Larkin will be key to their success here, as he currently leads them with 41 points and 18 goals. They also have Shayne Gostisbehere, who leads them with 24 assists so far.



The Red Wings are getting 3.48 goals and 29.1 shots per game. Their power play situation is similar to the Stars, as they have scored 38 goals and have allowed 29. This puts their power play percentage currently at 21.8.



Their defense will need to be tougher here, as they currently allow 3.28 goals and 32.4 shots from opposing teams. This only creates a minor margin for error for their offense. They also have a good penalty kill percentage at 80.7.



Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

Bookmaker has great betting odds for this NHL showdown, which shows the Dallas Stars as slight favorites to win (-145). Looking at their recent performances, it makes sense to choose them here.



The last time they played was back in December of last year, where the Stars won 6-3 at home. This will be another compelling matchup, but look for the Stars to succeed.

Final Pick: Dallas Stars -145