Stars vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction – 11/26/2024

The Dallas Stars will take on the Carolina Hurricanes on November 25, 2024, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Both teams enter this matchup with momentum and are among the strongest contenders in their respective conferences. Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

The Stars (13-6-0) have won five of their last six games, showcasing offensive depth and consistent goaltending from Jake Oettinger, who boasts a .918 save percentage this season. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes (14-5-1) have alternated between dominant wins and close losses, fueled by Martin Necas, who leads the team with 33 points, and their tight defensive system.

Dallas has been averaging 3.4 goals per game while allowing only 2.3 goals, placing them among the top defensive teams in the league. Matt Duchene has been a key contributor, with 23 points, and Tyler Seguin is heating up, notching two goals in their last win over Tampa Bay. Carolina counters with an aggressive forecheck and a balanced attack, but injuries to key players like Pyotr Kochetkov may test their goaltending depth. Frederik Andersen, however, has been stellar in net, sporting a .941 save percentage​.

This clash is expected to be tightly contested, as Dallas seeks to extend its hot streak against a Hurricanes team that plays well at home. The Stars’ power play efficiency (21.7%) versus Carolina’s penalty kill (84.2%) will be a pivotal matchup to watch.

With both teams in form, the game could hinge on goaltending and special teams. The odds reflect how closely matched these two squads are. We trust more in Dallas' star players and we get them as a slight underdog. Dallas might edge out Carolina by leveraging their depth and recent offensive surge 3-2.