Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 11/11/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. In this non-conference matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

DALLAS STARS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, November 11th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Penguins winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+135)
• The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Road Win Possible for Dallas?

Dallas dropped to 8-5-0 with a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before scoring twice in the second period to tie it up, but Florida pulled away with two more goals, the last coming with 1:00 left in the game.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark. Dallas, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Stars’ first goal came at 8:38 in the second period, after the Panthers had already scored twice.

Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season on a power play. Matt Duchene added his seventh goal and picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at 8:38 in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.

Dallas’ defense allowed the first two goals of the game, and after tying it at 2-2 in the second period, they conceded two more, including the game-winner at 2:32 into the third period. Casey DeSmith ended with 21 saves and a save percentage of 87.5%.

Can Pittsburgh Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins improved to 6-8-2 this season. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including one at 4:03 in the first period. Montreal scored at 14:28 in the third period to cut the lead to 2-1, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter at 19:15 sealed the victory for Pittsburgh.

Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added his 2nd goal, capitalizing on an empty net with 45 seconds left in the game.

The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 4:03 in the opening period.

Alex Nedeljkovic posted a 96.2% save percentage and made 25 saves, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh’s defense also contributed with 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came 5:32 into the 3rd period, making it a 2-1 game at the time.