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Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes: Both teams have a promising season

The Dallas Stars are visiting the Carolina Hurricanes today at Lenovo Center.

The Stars are the best defensive team in the league

The Dallas Stars are fifth in the Western Conference with a 13-6-0 record, including 5-4-0 on the road. They have won 5 of the last 6 games and are coming off a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Stars lead the league allowing 2.32 goals per game and are ranked 11th scoring 3.42. Matt Duchene leads the team with 23 points so far in the season.

The Hurricanes need to step up

The Carolina Hurricanes are second in the Eastern Conference with a 14-5-1 record, including 7-1-0 at home. They have lost the last two games and are coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Hurricanes are third in the league scoring 3.90 goals per game and are ranked fourth allowing 2.50. Martin Necas leads the team with 33 points so far in the season.

Betting Trends

The Hurricanes are 12-4 SU in their last 16 games overall, 7-0 SU in their last 7 home games, and 9-3 SU in their last 12 games against teams from the Western Conference. Carolina has played under the total goal line in 4 of their last 6 games overall, 4 of their last 6 games against Dallas, and 8 of their last 12 home games against them. The Stars are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games overall, 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Carolina, 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road, and 14-6 SU in their last 20 games against teams from the Metropolitan Division. Dallas has played over the goal line in 4 of their last 6 games against teams from the Eastern Conference.

Prediction and Conclusion

Both the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes have a promising season. Despite the recent losses, the Hurricanes are among the favorites to win the East, and this game may bring them back on top of the conference. Carlina has lost only one of eight home games so far in the season and will be under pressure to get back on winning track. The Stars are in better form recently and will stand a decent chance today. The last three games between these two teams ended under the total goal line, and given the fact that both teams are in the top 4 in defensive rating, we go with under 6 goals.