Flames vs. Stars Prediction & Picks - April 7

A pair of teams at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Dallas Stars (second in the Western Conference at 45-20-12) and the Calgary Flames (14th in the Western Conference at 32-36-8), square off on Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's game.

Over the past 10 games for the Flames, their offense has put up 32 goals while their defense has given up 35 (they have a 6-3-1 record in those games). In 24 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (20.8% conversion rate).

Flames vs. Stars Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Stars 4, Flames 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-251)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have a 45-20-12 record overall, with a 10-12-22 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• In the 33 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 19-6-8 record (good for 46 points).
• In the 12 games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they went 2-7-3 (seven points).
• Dallas has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (3-3-3 record, nine points).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals 53 times, and are 40-7-6 in those games (to register 86 points).
• In the 29 games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 22-5-2 to register 46 points.
• In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-8-2 (44 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents 42 times, and went 22-10-10 (54 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames have a 7-8-15 record in overtime matchups this season and a 32-36-8 overall record.
• Calgary has earned 25 points (10-6-5) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Flames scored only one goal in 18 games and have gone 1-15-2 (four points).
• When Calgary has scored two goals this season, they've earned 18 points (8-9-2 record).
• The Flames have scored more than two goals in 34 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
• This season, Calgary has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games and registered 19 points with a record of 8-7-3.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Calgary has posted a record of 11-15-3 (25 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 45 games, going 20-20-5 to record 45 points.

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Flames vs. Stars Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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