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Stars vs. Senators Prediction: Dallas Predicted to Win Sunday's NHL Matchup [1/12/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Sunday's Dallas Stars vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators and Dallas Stars will meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday, starting at 5:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Dallas-Ottawa game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Stars with a win probability of 58%, while the Senators have 42%."
For expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Stars vs. Senators predictions page.
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Stars vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Sunday's action between the Senators and Stars at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Sunday's Stars vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Dallas vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Stars vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Stars and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Stars a 58% chance of defeating the Senators.
According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Stars vs. Senators Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stars | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-205) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +130 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stars vs. Senators Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Stars vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Stars vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Senators?
According to our model, Dallas' Wyatt Johnston is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Senators.
Our projections give Johnston a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Stars star is a 35.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 7.3% |
| Roope Hintz | 7.2% |
| Jason Robertson | 6.0% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 6.1% |
| Josh Norris | 5.8% |
| Tim Stutzle | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 35.8% |
| Roope Hintz | 34.9% |
| Jason Robertson | 31.7% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 32.6% |
| Josh Norris | 30.0% |
| Tim Stutzle | 26.3% |
Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Senators on Sunday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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