Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/3

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The Dallas Stars will travel to Scotiabank Saddledome to play against the Calgary Flames. This NHL Regular Season game is set for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

Dallas holds a record of 36-14-9 and ranks second in both their conference and division. Calgary’s record stands at 24-29-7, ranking 13th in the conference and 7th in their division. With both teams under different leadership, it will be interesting to see how Glen Gulutzan and Ryan Huska guide their teams.

Stars vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -125, Calgary Flames MoneyLine +105

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have shown consistent performance in their recent games. They have secured victories in all of their last five games. Their ability to score power play goals has been a key factor, with one power play goal in each of their recent games.

Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson have been instrumental for the Stars. Johnston has accumulated multiple goals and assists in the past games. Robertson, with his shooting skills, also contributes significantly to the team’s success.

In the goaltending department, Casey DeSmith has shown skill and consistency. He has managed to keep opponents’ scores low, which has helped the Stars maintain their winning streak. His performance will be crucial in their upcoming games.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks, which was their last victory. However, they followed it up with losses to the Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks, scoring only two goals in those two games.

Nazem Kadri has been a key player for the Flames. He contributed two goals in the win against the Sharks and has 41 points this season. Other notable players include Mikael Backlund and Joel Farabee, who have also added to the team’s scoring.

On the defensive side, Dustin Wolf has been the primary goalie for the Flames. He played a pivotal role in the win against the Sharks, making 34 saves on 35 shots. Despite his efforts, the team has struggled defensively in other recent games, allowing multiple goals against both the Kings and Ducks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -125. The Stars have strong skater and goaltending stats, ranking 9th in goals and 3rd in goals against. The projected score is Dallas Stars 3, Calgary Flames 2. Given the stats and odds, picking the Dallas Stars to win straight up is recommended.

The over/under for the game is set at 5.5, with the over at -118 and the under at -105. Both teams have solid defensive records, with the Stars allowing 152 goals and the Flames allowing 159. The projected total score is 5, so the recommendation is to pick the under 5.5 for this game.