The Dallas Stars (12-6) and Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-2) play at Amalie Arena on Saturday, November 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-2 in their last outing, while the Lightning are coming off a 7-6 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we predict will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Lightning have a 5-3-2 record in their past 10 contests. They have totaled 35 goals while giving up 26 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in seven goals (25.0% conversion rate).
Stars vs. Lightning Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Lightning 4, Stars 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-103)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 12-6 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime games.
- Dallas has four points (2-1-0) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost.
- Dallas has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (3-4-0 record, six points).
- The Stars have scored more than two goals in 10 games (9-1-0, 18 points).
- In the four games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-1-0.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 8-4-0 (16 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to register eight points.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning (10-6-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in matchups that have required OT this season.
- Tampa Bay has earned seven points (3-2-1) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Lightning scored just one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
- Tampa Bay failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals 14 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (10-3-1).
- This season, Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal in four games has a record of 2-2-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Tampa Bay has posted a record of 5-4-0 (10 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Lightning finished 4-1-2 in those contests (10 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.39 | Goals Scored | 3.67 | 5th |
| 1st | 2.33 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| 5th | 31.5 | Shots | 27.6 | 21st |
| 5th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 11th |
| 24th | 16.07% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 12th |
| 5th | 84.91% | Penalty Kill % | 76.79% | 23rd |
Stars vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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