Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes 3/31/23 – Tonight we have an intriguing Central Division matchup between two of the teams on opposite ends of the division standings – Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes. This will be their fourth and final game this season as Arizona looks to avoid a season sweep at home where they have been surprisingly good this year after taking three out of four from Dallas: 7-2 away on November 3rd; 4-0 shutout win at home on January 21st; then, 4-2 victory on March 1st back home. However, in this matchup, the Dallas Stars are favored to win according to the latest NHL betting stats.
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes
Date & Time: Friday, March 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM ET
Location: Mullett Arena
TV: ESPN+
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes 3/31/23 Betting Odds
Stars
Moneyline: -287
Puckline: -1.5 (-108)
Total: 6 over (-108)
Coyotes
Moneyline: +215
Puckline: +1.5 (-115)
Total: 6 under (-115)
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes Analysis
The Dallas Stars are enjoying an excellent season, sitting second in the Central Division with a 40-20-14 record. They’ve played exceptionally well recently, posting 10-4-2 records in their last 16 games. Overall, these Stars have looked strong across both ends of the ice this year. They’ve averaged 3.39 goals per game, the tenth-most in the NHL, on an average of 32.2 shots per contest. Their production includes the tenth-most expected goals per 60 minutes and seventh-most high-danger shots per 60 minutes in the league. Dallas has been impressive on the power play, ranking eighth in NHL with 23.2% success rate on opportunities. Furthermore, their defense has been outstanding as they allow just seven goals per game on average 2.73 goals per game on 30.6 shots allowed per contest.
The Arizona Coyotes may be one of the worst teams in hockey, boasting a 27-35-13 record, but they seem to be playing themselves out of contention for the Connor Bedard sweepstakes with how tenacious they are as a unit. Tonight the Coyotes come into this game on a five-game losing streak but have managed to pick up at least a point in 10 of their last 13 matches. They have performed particularly well at home, where they boast an impressive 20-12-4 record. Unfortunately for Arizona, both sides of the ice have struggled recently. They’ve scored the sixth-fewest goals in NHL history, an average of 2.77 goals per game on 25.7 shots per game. Arizona has generated the fourth-fewest expected goals per 60 minutes and sixth-fewest high-danger shots per 60 minutes, as well as scoring on just 19.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, Arizona allows 3.44 goals per game – that’s 10th most – on 35.4 shots allowed per contest.
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes Against the Spread
Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Central. Over is 8-1 in Stars’ last 9 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Stars are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Stars are 7-2 in their last 9 road games.
Over is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Over is 4-1-1 in Coyotes last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Coyotes last 6 home games. Coyotes are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 6-18 in their last 24 Friday games.
Dallas Stars vs Arizona Coyotes Free Pick
Dallas has won each of the three previous meetings between these teams this season, covering the puck line in all three games. NHL betting experts predict that trend to continue tonight with the Stars completing a season sweep with another multi-goal victory away from home to secure another cover and shutting down an aggressive Coyotes offense.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (-108)
