The Tampa Bay Lightning are solid 55.4 percent favorites over the Dallas Stars. The Lightning are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +4 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 27 shots on goal vs 23 shots for the Stars. The Stars goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.7% compared to the Lightning goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Andrei Vasilevskiy 20, Jake Oettinger 24 SHOTS: Nikita Kucherov 3.6, Mikko Rantanen 3 GOALS: Brayden Point 0.56, Mikko Rantanen 0.47 PTS: Nikita Kucherov has a 68% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Mikko Rantanen has a 60% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Tampa Bay Lightning
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | Dallas Stars | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|
| Record on the Road | 17-7, 71% 794 | Record at Home | 12-9, 57% -133 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| VS Dallas Stars | 1-0, 100% 99 | VS Tampa Bay Lightning | 0-1, 0% -100 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 17-9, 65% 518 | vs Team .500 or Better | 11-10, 52% -190 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Record As Road Underdog | 8-2, 80% 635 | Record As Home Favorite | 11-9, 55% -225 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 23-13, 64% -2250 | After 1 or More Days Off | 21-18, 54% -2728 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | Dallas Stars | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 7-0, 100% 537 | Record at Home | 1-3, 25% -237 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| VS Dallas Stars | 0-0 No Games | VS Tampa Bay Lightning | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 6-1, 86% 347 | vs Team .500 or Better | 2-4, 33% -288 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Record As Road Underdog | 1-0, 100% 98 | Record As Home Favorite | 1-3, 25% -237 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 8-1, 89% -500 | After 1 or More Days Off | 3-6, 33% -796 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | Dallas Stars | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 14-10, 58% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 15-11, 58% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 6-1, 86% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 6-3, 67% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 18-18, 50% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 12-15, 44% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 20-17, 54% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 22-16, 58% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 17-7, 71% -196 Dallas Stars Home Games: 8-13, 38% -294 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 6-1, 86% -100 Dallas Stars Home Games: 3-1, 75% +450
MONEY LINE - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 17-7, 71% +719 Dallas Stars Home Games: 10-11, 48% +-484 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 7-0, 100% +537 Dallas Stars Home Games: 1-3, 25% -237
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 12-12, 50% -108 Dallas Stars Home Games: 8-13, 38% -572 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 6-1, 86% + 446 Dallas Stars Home Games: 0-4, 0% -400
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