Sunday’s NHL play includes the Dallas Stars (27-13-1) visiting the Ottawa Senators (20-18-3) at Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators are underdogs (+120 on the moneyline) against the Stars (-142) ahead of the contest, which begins at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can turn on ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Senators attempt to take down the Stars.
Stars vs. Senators Game Info & Odds
When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
Favorite: Stars (-142)
Underdog: Senators (+120)
Over/under: 5.5
Stars vs. Senators Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Senators (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Senators 4 – Stars 3
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Stars and Senators Betting Trends
Dallas’ games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 5.5 goals 20 times.
Ottawa has played 19 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
The two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game’s total.
These teams allow a combined 5.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’souting’s total.
The Stars have been favored on the moneyline 35 times this season, and have gone 25-10 in those games.
This season the Senators have been an underdog 18 times, and won eight, or 44.4%, of those games.
Stars Stats & Insights
The Stars are ranked 12th in the NHL with 132 goals this season, an average of 3.2 per contest.
The Stars have given up the second-fewest goals in NHL action this season, 101 (only 2.5 per game).
With a +31 goal differential, they’re ranked fourth-best in the league.
The Stars connect on 10.4% of their shots, ranking 20th in the NHL.
The Stars average 14 hits and 13.2 blocked shots per game.
In the past 10 games, the Stars are 8-1-1 (85.0% of possible points).
They have scored 32 goals during that time.
Over on the defensive end, the Stars have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Senators Stats & Insights
The Senators’ 119 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 23rd in the NHL.
The Senators have allowed 2.8 goals per game, 117 total, the ninth-fewest among league teams.
Their 14th-ranked goal differential is +2.
The 9.8% shooting percentage the Senators have amassed ranks 25th in the league.
The Senators have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In their last 10 matchups, the Senators are 4-5-1 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) during that time.
On the defensive end, the Senators have given up 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over those 10 matchups.
Stars Key Players to Watch
Matt Duchene is currently one of Dallas’ leading contributors (38 total points), having put up 16 goals and 22 assists.
Jason Robertson is contributing with 34 points (10 goals, 24 assists).
Jake Oettinger (21-9-1) has a goals against average of 2.4 on the season, and 718 saves. His .910 save percentage ranks 18th in the league.
Senators Key Players to Watch
Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle has collected 29 assists and 13 goals in 41 games, good for 42 points.
Ottawa’s Drake Batherson has racked up 37 total points (0.9 per game), with 14 goals and 23 assists.
Linus Ullmark’s record stands at 12-7-2 on the season, allowing 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) and compiling 550 saves with a .915 save percentage (12th in the league).
Stars vs. Senators Injuries
Stars: Tyler Seguin: Hip (Out), Mason Marchment: Face (Out)
Senators: Travis Hamonic: Lower Body (Out), Jacob Bernard-Docker: Ankle (Out), Noah Gregor: Lower Body (Out), Cole Reinhardt: Upper Body (Questionable), Michael Amadio: Head (Out), David Perron: Upper Body (Out), Linus Ullmark: Back (Out)
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