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Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Betting Preview<\/h2>\n

Jacob Markstrom recorded a 16 save shutout in Game 1 of this series with Elias Lindholm adding the only goal in the 1-0 win. WagerTalk NHL handicapper Kevin Dolan offers his thoughts on Game 2 of the Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars series in Calgary.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, May 5<\/th>\nNHL Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Moneyline:<\/td>\nCalgary Flames -225 vs Dallas Stars +195<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Puckline:<\/td>\nFlames -1.5 (+110) \/ Stars +1.5 (-130)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/td>\n5.5 Goals (Over -115 \/ Under -105)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Time:<\/td>\n10:00pm ET \/ 7:00pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arena:<\/td>\nScotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV:<\/td>\nTBS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Game 2 Analysis<\/h2>\n

The Calgary Flames took a 1-0 series lead against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night with Jacob Markstrom providing his 9th shutout of the season for the Flames, the league\u2019s best overall record, and will look to follow that up with another victory on home ice on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The Stars and Flames faced off against each other three times during the regular season, with Calgary holding a 2-1 series advantage over those games.<\/p>\n

Stars Will Look To Up The Tempo in Game 2<\/h3>\n

It was a fairly subdued effort from the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night as they labored out of the blocks extremely slowly in Game 1 and didn\u2019t get much better as the game wore on, having just six shots combined over the first and third periods.<\/p>\n

That could bode well for them here tonight however as despite not playing their best game in Game 1, they were still in a position to win it throughout and could pose problems for the Flames tonight with a more focused effort.<\/p>\n

Home Ice Has Been Beneficial To Calgary This Year<\/h3>\n

The Flames marked an impressive 25-9-7 home record this year to help them win the Pacific Division and they\u2019ll be eager to continue that imposing record later tonight against the Stars.<\/p>\n

Calgary averaged the third most shots on goal in the league over the regular season, with a 35.46 shots per game mark over the year, something they were a long way from in Game 1, so we\u2019ll likely see a much better effort from the Flames here tonight as well.<\/p>\n

Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars Prediction<\/h2>\n

Both Jake Oettinger and Jacob Markstrom are expected back in nets tonight for the Stars and Flames respectively and both goalies have been absolutely solid this season.<\/p>\n

Markstrom is #3 in the league overall this season with a 26.12 GSAA average while Oettinger has banked 27 quality starts this year as well.<\/p>\n

On top of that, both defenses have allowed an under 10% shots to goal percentage this season, both top half in the league, and Calgary owned the league\u2019s 3rd best expected goals against rating also.<\/p>\n

With Dallas ranking 11th on high danger scoring opportunities allowed to opponents this year as well, I expect another low scoring encounter on Thursday night between the Dallas Stars and the Calgary Flames and taking the Under 5.5 goals later tonight in Game 2.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Under 5.5 Total Goals Scored<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NHL Betting Guide<\/h3>\n

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Puck Time | NHL Predictions for May 5<\/h3>\n

Join Carmine Bianco, Andrew McInnis and The Prez for Wednesday’s edition of Puck Time as our panel of professional hockey handicappers break down tonight’s NHL playoff betting card. New York and Florida both suffered upset losses in their respective Game 1’s. Can they both rebound tonight in the Eastern Conference Playoffs? Join the Puck Time crew every week day at 11am ET \/ 8am PT as we discuss the NHL betting slate from a variety of handicapping angles.<\/p>\n

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