Stars vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - January 12

The Dallas Stars (27-13-1) take on the Ottawa Senators (20-18-3) at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, January 12 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Senators are coming off a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 games, the Senators have put up a record of 4-5-1. They have put up 23 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 29. They have gone on the power play 30 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (20.0% of opportunities).

Stars vs. Senators Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Senators 4, Stars 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Senators (+120)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 5-1-6 in overtime contests on their way to a 27-13-1 overall record.
• Dallas is 7-3-1 (15 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Dallas has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-7-1 record).
• The Stars are 21-3-0 in the 24 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 42 points).
• In the 12 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-3-0 record (18 points).
• In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 16-10-1 (33 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 11-2-0 to record 22 points.

Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators have a record of 20-18-3 this season and are 5-3-8 in overtime matchups.
• In the 15 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
• This season the Senators scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
• Ottawa has three points (1-7-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Senators have scored at least three goals in 24 games, earning 40 points from those contests.
• This season, Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 5-5-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Ottawa is 10-9-1 (21 points).
• The Senators have been outshot by opponents 18 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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