Last year, the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Final. There, they were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights. Dallas made the NHL Odds playoffs in four of the previous five seasons. Also, Dallas was in a top-three position in the Central Division as the NHL All-Star break approached. Second year head coach Pete DeBoer has been a winner wherever he has gone. DeBoer has vastly improved the Dallas offense without sacrificing defense. Dallas remains a team that operates in relative anonymity.
NHL Dallas Stars 2024 Stanley Cup Odds
| Dallas Stars | Odds |
|---|---|
| 2024 Stanley Cup Odds: | +900 |
Dallas Stars Team Overview
At the approach of the All-Star Break, the Dallas Stars are 29-13-6 straight up and 24-17 over/under the offshore betting total. Also, Dallas is 3rd in the Central Division playoff standings. Dallas is one point behind the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division playoff race. Late on, Dallas has covered five out of their last six games. At the same time, the Stars went over the total in four of its previous five matchups.
Dallas has NHL rankings of 3rd for goals scored and 14th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Stars have NHL rankings of 14th for goals against and 5th for penalty killing. To illuminate, Dallas is one of the most dangerous offensive clubs in the NHL. The goaltending and defense are slightly above average but need improvement for a serious playoff run. Squares often ignore the Stars for bigger name brands, with the result of enhancing their wagering value. Dallas consistently outperforms its reputation. Thus, Wise Guys love the Stars as a hidden gem on the board.
Dallas Stars Key Players, Goaltending, and Coach
Head coach Pete DeBoer previously led the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Vegas Golden Knights. DeBoer led the Devils and Sharks to the Stanley Cup Final. His career NHL future odds record is 560-400-137.
First goaltender Jake Oettinger had a .904 save percentage and 2.96 goals against average in his first 25 games of 2023-24. Oettinger was the 26th overall pick of the 2017 NHL Draft by Dallas. He has a career .916 save percentage and 2.42 goals against average. In 2024, Oetinger was named the NHL All-Star Game for the first time.
LW Roope Hintz led the Stars with 22 goals, 24 assists, 46 points, and a +17 in his first 45 games. Hintz began his NHL career in 2018-19 and has spent his entire career with Dallas. In sum, he is coming off a career season in which he scored 37 goals, 38 assists, and 67 points.
LW Jason Robertson added 17 goals, 32 assists, 49 points and a +10. Roberts began his NHL career with the Stars in 2019-20. He was named to the 2023 NHL All-Star Game. In 210 career games, Robertson has 104 goals, 130 assists, and 234 points. Last season, Roberts had his best with 46 goals, 63 assists, and 109 points.
C Joe Pavelski is a future Hall of Famer and one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history. Consider that Pavelski, age 39, remains a dangerous goal scoring threat. Pavelski scored 19 goals, 23 assists, and 42 points with a +2 to start the season. In 1250 career games, Pavelski has 449 goals, 552 assists, and 1001 points.