Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Dallas Stars visit the Washington Capitals in an NHL regular-season game. The game takes place at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the action live on TNT.

Dallas comes into the game with a 25-11-8 record, holding second place in the Western Central Division. The Stars have recorded three shutout wins this season. On the other hand, Washington holds a 22-15-6 record and ranks fourth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Capitals have also secured three shutout wins this season.

Stars vs Capitals Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals
• Venue: Capital One Arena
• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -143, Dallas Stars MoneyLine +120

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have faced tough competition in their recent games. They lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 6-3, with Jason Robertson scoring one goal and assisting on two others. The team had 22 shots on goal and managed two power-play goals in that game.

In their game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Stars lost by a narrow margin of 4-3. Wyatt Johnston was a standout player, scoring two goals on three shots. The Stars registered 27 shots on goal but could not capitalize on any power-play opportunities.

Earlier, the Stars faced the Chicago Blackhawks and lost 4-3. Mikko Rantanen contributed one goal and one assist. The team had 25 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net during power plays in that game.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have seen mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 7-4. However, they faced losses against the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators by one goal in each game.

Charlie Lindgren has been the primary goalie for the Capitals, playing in 14 games this season. He has seven wins and 347 saves. While Lindgren had a challenging game against the Ducks, he managed to stop 41 shots.

Among the skaters, Justin Sourdif and Alex Ovechkin have been notable. Sourdif contributed significantly in the win against the Ducks, with three goals and two assists. Ovechkin added two goals in the same game, showing his consistent performance on the ice.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Washington Capitals are favored at -143. The Capitals have a slight edge in goals and assists based on the skater stats. The projected score is Washington 4, Dallas 3. Given these factors, Washington is the pick to win the game straight up.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 6.5 with the under favored at -123. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the goalies rank high in goals against. The projected total is 7, so the over at +102 is the pick for this game.