The Toronto Maple Leafs have dominated Dallas in recent years, winning six straight head-to-heads against the Stars.
It’s a big matchup in Big-D on Wednesday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs roll into town for a dustup with the Dallas Stars. Both teams are coming off home wins, with the Leafs beating Buffalo 5-3 on Sunday and Dallas slipping by Washington 3-1 on Monday.
Toronto is a -135 favourite to win on the NHL odds, with the total set at 6.0.
Maple Leafs vs. Stars NHL Betting Odds
For two legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, this has been a bit of a lopsided head-to-head series over the last three seasons, with the Maple Leafs winning six straight matchups overall.
Toronto has particularly enjoyed two-stepping in Texas as they’ve won six straight games played in Dallas, including outscoring the Stars 8-1 in the last two Texas matchups.
When it comes to paying bettors this season, the Leafs have been the play. Toronto is 18-13 against the spread overall while Dallas is 14-16 ATS. Keep in mind, however, the Maple Leafs are just 6-7 ATS on the road and the Stars are 11-5 ATS at home.
These teams both trend toward lower scoring games as they have each played the Under a majority 17 times. Piggybacking off that trend, the total has gone Under in the Leafs’ last five games against Western Conference opponents and Dallas has finished below the number in seven of their last eight games overall.
Toronto Maple Leafs
John Tavares‘ 14th career hat trick helped Toronto battle back from a 3-1 deficit against Buffalo on Sunday. Max Domi and Nick Robertson each added a goal and an assist. It was Domi’s first goal of the season in his 23rd game. Dennis Hildeby made 24 saves against the Sabres in his third career NHL start. Hildeby will backup Joseph Woll for the foreseeable future as Anthony Stolarz has been ruled out four to six weeks with a knee injury.
Look for Mitch Marner to have a big game on Wednesday. Marner, who is tied for ninth in league scoring with 41 points (10G, 31A), has four goals and 15 assists in 14 career games against Dallas. He also has 16 multi-point games this season as he looks to cash in on a new contract. Woll (8-4-1, 2.24 goals-against average, .918 save percentage) is expected to get the start in net.
Dallas Stars
Roope Hintz had two goals, while Jason Robertson had two helpers in Dallas’ win over Washington. Lian Bichsel also chipped in with his second career NHL goal in his third career game. The result continued a run that has seen Dallas post a 13-3-0 record at American Airlines Center this season, the best home points percentage (.813) in the NHL.
Matt Duchene has been the surprise offensive leader through the first few months of the season. Duchene currently leads the team with 30 points (13G, 17A), putting him on a point-per-game pace for only the second time in his career.
Jake Oettinger will likely get the start in net against Toronto. The 25-year-old (16-7-0, 2.32 GAA, .913 SV) has the second-most wins in the NHL this year, trailing only Connor Hellebuyck‘s 19. Oettinger has allowed three goals or less in eight straight starts, posting a 2.14 GAA and .916 SV over that stretch.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Maple Leafs vs. Stars?
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STARS
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Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 18 Dec 2:43am | - | - | U +6 -120 |
Closing 19 Dec 2:54am | - | - | U +7.5 -210 |
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points |
71 |
+ / - |
17 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
19 |
GAA |
2.08 |
Points |
55 |
+ / - |
26 |
Shots |
149 |
Penalty Mins |
60 |
Wins |
26 |
GAA |
2.35 |
- Regular Season
Stars Team Leaders
Points |
71 |
+ / - |
17 |
Shots |
186 |
Penalty Mins |
40 |
Wins |
19 |
GAA |
2.08 |
Points |
55 |
+ / - |
26 |
Shots |
149 |
Penalty Mins |
60 |
Wins |
26 |
GAA |
2.35 |
Injuries
Conor Timmins (D)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Matthew Knies (LW)
Connor Dewar (C)
Max Pacioretty (LW)
John Tavares (C)
Jake McCabe (D)
Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Anthony Stolarz (G)
Ilya Lyubushkin (D)
Mavrik Bourque (C)
Nils Lundkvist (D)
Mason Marchment (LW)
Chris Tanev (D)
Nils Lundkvist (D)
Mason Marchment (LW)
Thomas Harley (D)
Nils Lundkvist (D)
Casey DeSmith (G)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Conor Timmins (D) | Ques Feb 22nd | Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25 | 3-0 | 2-1 | + - |
Timmins suffered an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will take part in Saturday's clash against the Hurricanes on February 22nd. |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Thurs | Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
Ekman-Larsson missed the previous game with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Kraken on Thursday. |
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Matthew Knies (LW) | Prob Sat | Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25 | 4-3 | 3-4 | + - |
Knies is nursing an upper-body injury, but he is likely to be active against the Oilers on Saturday. |
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Connor Dewar (C) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Dewar has landed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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Max Pacioretty (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Pacioretty has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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John Tavares (C) | Prob Sat | Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
Tavares is dealing with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be available against the Oilers on Saturday. |
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Jake McCabe (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 | 6-8 | 6-8 | + - |
McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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Pontus Holmberg (RW) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 8-10 | 8-10 | + - |
Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes. |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 8-10 | 8-10 | + - |
Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday. |
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Anthony Stolarz (G) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 12 / 12 / 24 | 13-14 | 14-12-1 | + - |
Stolarz has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a knee injury, and it is expected that he will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Kraken. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Ilya Lyubushkin (D) | Ques Feb. 22 | Undisclosed - 05 / 02 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Lyubushkin missed the previous two games with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Devils on Saturday, February 22nd. |
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Mavrik Bourque (C) | Ques Fri | Face - 03 / 02 / 25 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Bourque is battling a face injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Kings on Friday. |
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Nils Lundkvist (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 29 / 01 / 25 | 5-1 | 4-2 | + - |
Lundkvist has been placed on injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season. |
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Mason Marchment (LW) | out for season | Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 24 | 11-11 | 7-12-3 | + - |
Marchment underwent successful shoulder surgery, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season. |
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Chris Tanev (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 23 / 12 / 24 | 11-12 | 7-13-3 | + - |
Tanev exited the game due to lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Red Wings on Friday. |
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Nils Lundkvist (D) | Ques Fri | Illness - 19 / 12 / 24 | 12-13 | 8-14-3 | + - |
Lundkvist is battling an illness and his availability for Friday's game versus the Rangers is questionable. |
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Mason Marchment (LW) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 19 / 12 / 24 | 12-13 | 8-14-3 | + - |
Marchment is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Rangers on Friday. |
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Thomas Harley (D) | Ques Fri | Illness - 16 / 12 / 24 | 12-14 | 8-15-3 | + - |
Harley is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Rangers on Friday. |
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Nils Lundkvist (D) | Ques Mon | Illness - 15 / 12 / 24 | 12-15 | 8-16-3 | + - |
Lundkvist is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Capitals on Monday. |
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Casey DeSmith (G) | Ques Mon | Illness - 13 / 12 / 24 | 13-15 | 9-16-3 | + - |
DeSmith is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Capitals on Monday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Dec 2:43am - - U +6 -120 Closing 19 Dec 2:54am - - U +7.5 -210 -
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 71
+ / - 17
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 19
GAA 2.08
Points 55
+ / - 26
Shots 149
Penalty Mins 60
Wins 26
GAA 2.35
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- Regular Season
Stars Team Leaders
Points 71
+ / - 17
Shots 186
Penalty Mins 40
Wins 19
GAA 2.08
Points 55
+ / - 26
Shots 149
Penalty Mins 60
Wins 26
GAA 2.35
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Injuries
Conor Timmins (D)
Ques Feb 22nd Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Thurs Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25Matthew Knies (LW)
Prob Sat Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25Connor Dewar (C)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25Max Pacioretty (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25John Tavares (C)
Prob Sat Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25Jake McCabe (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Anthony Stolarz (G)
Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 12 / 24Ilya Lyubushkin (D)
Ques Feb. 22 Undisclosed - 05 / 02 / 25Mavrik Bourque (C)
Ques Fri Face - 03 / 02 / 25Nils Lundkvist (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 29 / 01 / 25Mason Marchment (LW)
out for season Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 24Chris Tanev (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 23 / 12 / 24Nils Lundkvist (D)
Ques Fri Illness - 19 / 12 / 24Mason Marchment (LW)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 19 / 12 / 24Thomas Harley (D)
Ques Fri Illness - 16 / 12 / 24Nils Lundkvist (D)
Ques Mon Illness - 15 / 12 / 24Casey DeSmith (G)
Ques Mon Illness - 13 / 12 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Conor Timmins (D) Ques Feb 22nd Upper Body - 05 / 02 / 25 3-0 2-1 + - Timmins suffered an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will take part in Saturday's clash against the Hurricanes on February 22nd.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Thurs Lower Body - 01 / 02 / 25 3-1 2-2 + - Ekman-Larsson missed the previous game with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Kraken on Thursday.
Matthew Knies (LW) Prob Sat Upper Body - 23 / 01 / 25 4-3 3-4 + - Knies is nursing an upper-body injury, but he is likely to be active against the Oilers on Saturday.
Connor Dewar (C) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 21 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Dewar has landed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
Max Pacioretty (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 01 / 25 5-3 4-4 + - Pacioretty has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
John Tavares (C) Prob Sat Lower Body - 15 / 01 / 25 6-4 5-5 + - Tavares is dealing with a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be available against the Oilers on Saturday.
Jake McCabe (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 6-8 6-8 + - McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Pontus Holmberg (RW) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 8-10 8-10 + - Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 8-10 8-10 + - Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday.
Anthony Stolarz (G) Prob Thurs Knee - 12 / 12 / 24 13-14 14-12-1 + - Stolarz has been activated from the injured reserve list after recovering from a knee injury, and it is expected that he will return to the lineup Thursday versus the Kraken.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ilya Lyubushkin (D) Ques Feb. 22 Undisclosed - 05 / 02 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Lyubushkin missed the previous two games with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will face the Devils on Saturday, February 22nd.
Mavrik Bourque (C) Ques Fri Face - 03 / 02 / 25 2-1 2-1 + - Bourque is battling a face injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Kings on Friday.
Nils Lundkvist (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 29 / 01 / 25 5-1 4-2 + - Lundkvist has been placed on injured reserve list due to an upper-body injury, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Mason Marchment (LW) out for season Upper Body - 27 / 12 / 24 11-11 7-12-3 + - Marchment underwent successful shoulder surgery, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Chris Tanev (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 23 / 12 / 24 11-12 7-13-3 + - Tanev exited the game due to lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Red Wings on Friday.
Nils Lundkvist (D) Ques Fri Illness - 19 / 12 / 24 12-13 8-14-3 + - Lundkvist is battling an illness and his availability for Friday's game versus the Rangers is questionable.
Mason Marchment (LW) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 19 / 12 / 24 12-13 8-14-3 + - Marchment is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Rangers on Friday.
Thomas Harley (D) Ques Fri Illness - 16 / 12 / 24 12-14 8-15-3 + - Harley is ailing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Rangers on Friday.
Nils Lundkvist (D) Ques Mon Illness - 15 / 12 / 24 12-15 8-16-3 + - Lundkvist is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Capitals on Monday.
Casey DeSmith (G) Ques Mon Illness - 13 / 12 / 24 13-15 9-16-3 + - DeSmith is ailing with an illness, and it is up in the air if he will be active against the Capitals on Monday.