Capitals vs. Stars NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Nov. 3

The Washington Capitals (8-5) host the Dallas Stars (8-5-1) on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the Capitals coming off a loss and the Stars a win. The sportsbooks see this as a tight game, with the Capitals -112 to win on the moneyline, and the Stars at -108.

Washington's most recent game was a 5-1 home loss to the Minnesota Wild on Nov. 1. Three Capitals skaters had one point each, including Justin Sourdif (one goal) and Anthony Beauvillier (one assist).

In its most recent game on Oct. 31, Dallas earned a 3-1 home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Stars were led in that matchup by Miro Heiskanen (two assists) and Arttu Hyry (one goal and one assist).

Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.

Capitals vs. Stars Predictions & Pick

For predictions on the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and Dallas Stars, computer-calculated moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, sourced from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Stars 4 - Capitals 3
• Pick OU: Over 5.5 (Dunkel projecting 7 goals)
  

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Capitals vs. Stars Moneylines

Snag a peek below at the most up-to-date moneylines for the Capitals-Stars game.

• Favorite: Capitals (-112)
• Underdog: Stars (-108)

Capitals Betting Insights

• The Capitals have gone 7-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Washington is 7-2 (winning 77.8% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -112 or shorter.
• The Capitals' implied moneyline win probability is 52.8% in this contest.
• In 11 of 13 matches this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.

Stars Betting Insights

• The Stars won the only game they played as the underdog this season.
• Dallas has played as an underdog of -108 or more one time this season and won.
• The Stars have a 51.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Dallas has played three games this season with over 5.5 goals.

Capitals Key Stats

• Washington ranks 19th in the league with 44 goals scored (3.4 per game).
• The Capitals have conceded 42 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking eighth in league action for the fewest goals against.
• Its goal differential (+2) ranks 13th in the league.
• The six power-play goals the Capitals have put up this season rank 29th in the NHL (on 34 power-play chances).
• Washington has the league's 22nd-ranked power-play conversion rate (17.65%).
• The Capitals have scored one shorthanded goal this season.
• Washington's 77.27% penalty-kill success rate ranks 17th in the league.
• Washington wins 49.4% of its faceoffs to rank 19th in the NHL.
• The Capitals connect on 12.2% of their shots (ninth in the league).

Stars Key Stats

• With 37 goals (2.6 per game), Dallas has the NHL's 27th-ranked offense.
• The Stars concede only 2.1 goals per game (30 in total), the least in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of +7, the team is ninth-best in the league in that category.
• With seven power-play goals (on 32 chances), the Stars are 24th in the NHL.
• Dallas has the league's 14th-ranked power-play percentage (21.88%).
• This season, the Stars have one shorthanded goal (14th in NHL).
• The 93.62% penalty-kill percentage of Dallas is No. 1 in the league.
• Dallas wins 55.6% of faceoffs, No. 1 in the NHL.
• With a shooting percentage of 10.3%, the Stars are 24th in the league.