Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes: Pick Dallas -130

Feb 14, 2008 | By Scott Burgess | Picks Articles Archive

The Dallas Stars beat the Phoenix Coyotes, 2-2, last meeting as 193-moneyline home favorites with the over/under listed at 5. The Stars cashed in on the win and finished under the posted total. The Stars lead the Coyotes 3-2 in the 07’ season.

Game: Dallas (35-20-3-2) at Phoenix (28-25-1-3)
Faceoff: Thurs, Feb 14, 2008 9:00 PM ET
Line: SBG Global
Pick: Dallas -130

The Phoenix Coyotes(+110) host the Dallas Stars(-130) tonight, at Jobing.com Arena, for some hard hitting NHL action. SBG Global has the Dallas Stars as 135-moneyline favorites with the over/under listed at 5. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

The Dallas Stars are riding an eight winning streak following their most recent win over the Phoenix Coyotes as 193-moneyline favorites. The Stars got two 3^rd period goals from Steve Ott and Mike Modano. The Stars offense is averaging a 10^th ranked 2.8 GAG while their power play sits ranked 10^th. They’ve averaged 2.6 goals in their last five games. The top producer for the Stars is Mike Ribeiro with 62pts and a +14 rating while Brendan Morrow leads with 24 goals. They have three players with over 20 goals.

On defense they allow a 7^th ranked 2.4 GAG thanks to the superb goaltending from Marty Turco who’s 24-11-4 with a 2.24 GAA and a .912 SVPCT. He’s also recorded three shutouts so far. Their defenseman are great at blocking shots and their penalty kill is ranked 1^st in the league. The Stars are currently in 1^st place in the Pacific Standings and are 17-11-2-1 on the road. They are 30-30 ATS, 25-24-11 over/under and 13-10-8 over/under on the road. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

The Phoenix Coyotes have suffered four loses in a row and have four wins in their last ten games. Their most recent loss was to the Dallas Stars. Niko Kapanen was the lone goal scorer early in the 1^st period. The Coyotes offense is averaging an 18^th ranked 2.6 GAG while their power play sits averagely ranked 18^th.They’ve averaged 2.60 goals in their last five games. The go to guy for the Coyotes is Shane Doan with 54pts and Radim Vrbata leads his team with 24 goals.

On defense is where the Coyotes struggle. They allow a 15^th ranked 2.7 GAG no thanks to goalie Ilya Bryzalov who’s 20-16-5 with a 2.46 GAA and a .918 SVPCT. He has six loses in a row and he’s allowed an average three goals in his last five games. Their penalty kill is currently ranked 15^th in the league. The Coyotes are currently in 4^th place in the Pacific Standings and are 11-13-0-2 at home. They are 35-22 ATS, 27-24-6 over/under and 15-8-3 over/under at home. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

Bottom Line: The Stars are playing tough hard hockey right now while the Coyotes struggle with goaltending and defensive issues. Get your Free NHL Pick in now!

Dallas Stars vs Phoenix Coyotes: Pick Dallas -130

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