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Washington (6-3-0) at Dallas (5-3-1)
- When: Oct 28 2025, 8:30 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: ESPN
Washington vs Dallas NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Dallas -135
Spread: Dallas -1.5 (+190)
Total: 6.0
Dallas Stars Betting Outlook
The Stars are heating up again after snapping a four-game skid with back-to-back comeback wins over Carolina and Nashville. Dallas has been streaky to start the season, but their last two outings showed resilience, both times rallying from 2-0 deficits to secure 3-2 victories.
Jason Robertson continues to drive the offense with strong puck movement, while Mikko Rantanen’s power-play presence adds a scoring edge when it matters most. Goalie Jake Oettinger has been particularly dominant against Washington, boasting a perfect 5-0 record and a microscopic 1.49 GAA in his career against the Caps. If the Stars can start sharper and stay disciplined, their depth should give them the upper hand at home.
Washington Capitals Betting Outlook
Washington enters this matchup licking its wounds after a brutal 7-1 home loss to Ottawa, snapping a strong 6-1 stretch. The Capitals struggled in every facet — outshot, outskated, and outworked. To make matters worse, center Dylan Strome, the team’s second-leading scorer, is sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Alex Ovechkin remains stuck one goal shy of 900 career tallies, and the veteran sniper hasn’t looked his usual self early this season. Washington’s offensive inconsistency and lack of zone time have been concerning, and unless they find energy early, they could fall behind quickly again. Goalie Logan Thompson will likely get the start, coming off a solid season despite limited support in front of him.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
The Stars look rejuvenated and confident, while the Capitals are reeling after their worst loss of the year. Dallas’ strong home ice advantage, combined with Oettinger’s track record against Washington, makes them the safer play. Expect the Stars to control tempo and keep the Caps’ scoring drought alive.
Score Prediction: Stars 4, Capitals 2
Pick: Dallas -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-130)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
