Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Under 5.5 (+102)
(BetOnline)
Outcome
Loss
Analysis
My selection is on the 'under' between Dallas and Calgary at 9 pm ET on Thursday.
Both teams enter this matchup riding winning streaks, but I expect a lower-scoring affair as they square off in Calgary. Dallas is coming off a 4-3 win over Edmonton last night, but the Flames present a tougher defensive challenge, allowing just 2.7 goals per game on home ice this season.
Calgary has won four straight games, with each of its last three going 'over' the total. However, the Flames haven't seen four consecutive 'overs' since December, and they’ve averaged just 2.9 goals per game at home this season.
The last meeting between these two teams resulted in a 3-2 Stars victory earlier this month, and I anticipate a similar outcome here with both teams tightening up defensively.
Take the 'under.' Projected score: Stars 3, Flames 2.