The Dallas Stars don’t have much time to dwell on their 6-3 loss in Carolina, as they’re right back in action tonight against the Washington Capitals.
My Stars vs. Capitals predictions expect more goals this time around after these teams combined for one tally in the last meeting.
Read on as I break down my NHL picks for Wednesday, January 7.
Stars vs Capitals prediction
Stars vs Capitals best bet: Over 6.5 (+105)
The Dallas Stars and Washington Capitals have both been in some high-scoring games recently.
Dallas has allowed at least four goals in every game during its six-game skid, and the Stars scored three themselves in five of those contests. That’s been good for five of the last six games going Over 6.5 goals.
Washington has also trended that way after a strong start to the season for Logan Thompson. The Caps have gone Over the total in six of their last seven games with a goal differential of 28-29 in that span for an average of eight goals per game.
I’ll happily take the Over tonight, especially at plus odds.
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Stars vs Capitals same-game parlay
The Stars played last night and head into Washington, where the Capitals are 13-7-3 this season. The Caps should be able to continue Dallas’ losing streak tonight.
Mikko Rantanen has played well recently, though, with a three-game point (and assist) streak, bringing him up to 59 points (42 assists) in 42 games this season.
Stars vs Capitals SGP
- Over 6.5
- Capitals moneyline
- Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5 assists
Stars vs Capitals odds
- Moneyline: Stars -105 | Capitals -115
- Puck Line: Stars +1.5 (-250) | Capitals -1.5 (+205)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+105) | Under 6.5 (-125)
Stars vs Capitals trend
The Washington Capitals have covered the puck line in 50 of their last 95 games (+9.70 Units / 7% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Stars vs. Capitals.
How to watch Stars vs Capitals
| Location | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC |
| Date | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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