Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals prediction

Mel’s pick

Washington Capitals win 53% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game.

• Dallas Stars: 47%
• Washington Capitals: 53%

Projected score

Dallas Stars 3, Washington Capitals 4.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Dallas Stars −1.5. Mel projects Washington Capitals by 0.1, so the simulation leans Washington Capitals +1.5 against the spread.

The total is 5.5; Mel’s projected 5.3 is right around it.

Recent form

Dallas Stars (8-5-1) scored 3 and allowed 3.2 goals a game over their last 5.

Washington Capitals (8-5-0) scored 3.2 and allowed 3.6 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Nov 3, 8:13 AM ET.

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