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Lightning vs Stars Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
It’s a 2020 Cup Final Rematch
Lightning, Stars Have Different Incentives
The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars are looking at Stanley Cup playoffs differently. Tampa Bay, currently in third place in the stacked Atlantic Division, is trying to improve its position. Dallas, in fifth place in the Central Division, is simply looking for a way into the playoffs This rematch of the 2020 Final is going to have the feel of a playoff game.
Let’s check the latest NHL lines, stats, injury reports, and NHL odds for Lightning vs Stars. We’ve plenty of NHL picks and predictions.
Lightning Striking a Third Time?
The two-time-defending-champion Tampa Bay Lightning won their last game, blitzing the Buffalo Sabres Sunday, 5-0. Nikita Kucherov scored his 15th goal of the season.
Steven Stamkos also recorded his 48th assist of the regular season in that hockey game. He also has scored 32 goals for a team-leading 80 points in 71 games. Brian Elliott recorded a 28-save shutout for Tampa Bay, though it’s standout Andrei Vasilevskiy in line to start in this game. Tampa Bay, a solid favorite more often than not, is just 30-42 against NHL Las Vegas odds.
Stars Shine Brighter in Texas
With an impressive home record of 22-10-2, the pro-Stars’ crowd at the American Airlines Center should be raucous as ever Tuesday night.
The Stars won their last game against the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday, 6-4. It was a solid bounceback after an inexcusable 3-1 home loss the day before against New Jersey. Jason Robertson scored two goals, giving him a team-leading 34 (along with 33 assists) in 64 games.
Joe Pavelski, at age 37, is averaging a point per game (72 games, 27 goals, 45 assists), while not missing a game. Jake Oettinger recorded 36 saves against the ‘Hawks and is the projected goalie Tuesday evening. Same as the Lightning, Betting Online on the Dallas Stars isn’t easy, since they’re just 32-40 against the spread.
Lightning vs Stars Head-to-Head
The last time these teams played one another was just about three months ago, a 3-1 Tampa Bay win in mid-January. It was closely-contested game then, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the same here, according to the NHL lines.
Lightning vs Stars Game Information
- Game: Lightning (44-20-8) vs Stars (41-27-4)
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Day/Time: Tuesday, Apr. 12th, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Live stream: NHL.TV
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Lightning vs Stars Betting Lines
Lightning vs Stars Prediction
The Lightning have stumbled a bit from what we’ve come to expect. They’re “just” 5-3-2 in their last 10, but a solid 22-13-2 away from Amalie Arena. Meanwhile, Dallas is narrowly holding on to a two-point lead over the Vegas Golden Knights for the west’s second (final) wild-card berth.
With their season on the line in every game, take the Stars plus money at home.
Pick: Dallas Stars (+135)
