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The Dallas Stars will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL game on Monday.
Dallas have played well this season and are currently second in the Western Conference Central with 37 points. They will look to get the win to get back to top position in the standings.
Pittsburgh, after a poor stretch, have now won five games on the trot. They are third in the Metropolitan Division standings with 36 points and are in a position to overlap second-placed Caroliana in the standings with a win in this game.
Stars vs Penguins Odds
Stars vs Penguins Match Details
Fixture: Stars vs Penguins
Date & Time: Monday, December 12, 2022; 7 pm EDT
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Stars vs Penguins Key Stats
Dallas have scored over 100 goals in 28 games. Jason Robertson, who has 23 goals and 19 assists to his name, has made a big impact on the team. The offense has been key to their success and the team will expect something similar from it in the upcoming game.
Their defense has conceded less than three goals per game on average this season, keeping the opposition's attacks in check. Barring the performances of goaltender Scott Wedgewood, who averages three goals per game, there is nothing much that should make them worry.
Pittsburgh have done well on offense, and are just one short of the 100 goal mark. Contributions from Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel have immensely benefitted the team. Both players have been consistent throughout this season, with Crosby playing a bigger role with 17 goals and 21 assists.
They have improved a lot defensively as well, taking the number of goals conceded per game to less than three on average overall. They will further look to make the defensive line stronger to continue their winning run in the upcoming games.
Stars vs Penguins Betting Prediction
Both teams are coming off a winning trend and look settled. The matchup is likely to be decided on the basis of fine margins and it is likely to be a cagey affair as both the defenses have performed similarly.
Dallas' struggles against a team with a high win percentage are real and will be under pressure in the upcoming game.They have also struggled against Pittsburgh when playing away from home, which puts them under a lot of discomfort.
Pittsburgh are coming with home advantage and brilliant run into the game and have not lost a game playing after a day's rest in their last six outings.The improved offense provides them enough to beat a solid Dallas side.
Prediction : Take, Pittsburgh, ML(-130)
