Best NHL Prop Bets Today: Expect Logan Stankoven to Break Out of His Slump

With the Colorado Avalanche hot on their tails, the Dallas Stars are in desperate need of sparking a hot stretch of play to help strengthen their chances of finishing in the top-3 in the Central division standings. On Friday night, their offense will have the opportunity to get them back in the win column by skating circles around a Vegas Golden Knights back line who ranks just league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations.

Shortly after their puck drop, we turn our attention towards the Tampa Bay Lightning as their back line is in a great position to put together a dominant performance in a matchup against the anemic Chicago Blackhawks offense. Generating offensive production has been a struggle for the Blackhawks this season as their offense ranks dead last in Expected Goals For in All Situations.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars - Prop Bets (7:30 PM, EST)

Dallas Stars Team Total Over 3 (-145) at BetMGM Sportsbook

After struggling to play at a competitive level earlier in the year, the Dallas Stars offense have hit their stride as they currently rank third overall in Expected Goals For in All Situations with an average of 3.46 Expected Goals per game. Their high level of production is spread throughout multiple front lines as nine players currently average more than 0.25 Expected Goals per game.

With the Golden Knights' defense ranking just league average in Expected Goals Against in All Situations, their back line will be stretched out thin by the Dallas Stars' versatility. When scrambled in coverage, higher-quality shooting lanes will open up for the Stars' front line to exploit. Even with Adin Hill getting the starting nod in net, the Golden Knights goalie will struggle to combat against the Stars' relentless pressure. Should the Stars team total over tick up to 3.5, then reduce the size of your wager.

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Logan Stankoven Anytime Goalscorer (+360) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Just when it looked like Logan Stankoven had broken free from his slump after generating three points against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Dallas Stars rookie has failed to carry over his momentum as he has not scored a point in his last four games. Even during his cold stretch of play, Stankoven has flirted with scoring as he averages 0.29 Expected Goals per game. Against the Golden Knights' lackluster coverage, expect Stankoven to consistently pressure their net and score his seventh goal of the season.

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks - Prop Bets (8:00 PM, EST)

Chicago Blackhawks Team Total Under 2.5 (-117) at Caesars Sportsbook

Like the Stars, the Tampa Bay Lightning are also in desperate need of sparking a hot stretch of play as they are currently one point back from the Boston Bruins for the third spot in the Atlantic division standings. Finishing in the top three is vital as it secures you an auto berth for the playoffs instead of having to compete against the rest of the Eastern Conference for one of the two wildcard spots.

Fortunately for Tampa, they have the opportunity to generate some points in a favorable matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago’s front line has been abysmal this season as their offense ranks 32nd in Expected Goals For in All Situations. Their offense suffers from a lack of playmakers as only Tyler Bertuzzi generates high-quality scoring opportunities on a nightly basis. With the Lightning defense grading out very well in Expected Goals Against, expect the Blackhawks to be held under their listed team total.

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Anthony Cirelli Over 1.5 Shots on Goal (-185) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Not only have the Blackhawks severely underwhelmed on offense, but their back line has also struggled in coverage as their defense ranks 26th overall in Expected Goals Against in All Situations. That bodes well for Anthony Cirelli as he excels at creating high-quality Shots on Goal for the Lightning offense. With his linemate Nikita Kucherov commanding defensive attention, expect Cirelli to exploit the gaps in coverage and generate a high volume of shot attempts towards the Blackhawks' net.

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