The Florida Panthers (15-13-2) and Dallas Stars (21-6-5) meet in an NHL duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Stars are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-135o / +114u). The Stars are a -148 favorite to win outright, while the Panthers are +124 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Panthers vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Panthers vs. Stars Odds, Pick
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -218 | 5.5 -135o / +114u | +124 |
| Stars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +176 | 5.5 -135o / +114u | -148 |
- Panthers vs. Stars Spread: Stars -1.5 (+176 ), Panthers +1.5 (-218)
- Panthers vs. Stars Over/Under: 5.5 (-135o / +114u)
- Panthers vs. Stars Moneyline: Panthers +124, Stars -148
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The Panthers are coming off a back-to-back in the Rockies, where they came on top against the Mammoth but fell to the soaring Avalanche.
Florida, the two-time Stanley Cup Champions, still do not have Matthew Tkachuk at their disposal, but Brad Marchand, the ageless wonder, has taken over as the leading scorer, dominating at a point per game pace.
Dallas has been on an exceptional run, despite losing its recent game against the Wild. Prior to the loss, the Stars had gone 9-0-2.
Three players have been averaging over a point per game in Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston, and Jake Oettinger has played dynamic hockey with a .941 SV% over the past four games.
Panthers vs. Stars Prediction
We look to Bet Labs for this matchup. The Contrarian Road Dogs system capitalizes on public bias against visiting teams.
Road underdogs, which are the Panthers in this duel, consistently draw minimal betting support, yet these low-sentiment teams often present hidden value when priced within a moderate moneyline range that keeps them competitive.
The market tends to overvalue home ice advantage and recent perception, creating inflated prices on the favorite.
By targeting road teams receiving limited public backing but still within striking odds, this system takes advantage of inefficient lines where motivation and matchup quality are underestimated.
Over time, fading public consensus in these midrange road dog spots has produced steady returns.
It's a risky pick given how hot Dallas has been, but the regression is on the way, one way or another.
Pick: Panthers Moneyline
