Who is favored to win in Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?
Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win with moneyline odds around -192, thanks to their hot streak of 11 straight wins before a recent loss and a 28-13-3 record, outpacing the struggling Dallas Stars at 27-10-9 who have lost 9 of their last 11 games, with Andrei Vasilevskiy's .904 SV% facing Casey DeSmith's .909 SV% at the American Airlines Center with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?
The match starts at 7:00 PM ET on January 18, 2026, which corresponds to 2:00 PM ET as listed in previews and will be broadcast on NHL Network.
Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars being held?
The game is at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, the home arena of the Dallas Stars with a capacity over 18,000, hosting this key NHL matchup between the Atlantic and Central Division powerhouses.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars prediction & odds - who wins?
Tampa Bay Lightning are predicted to win with moneyline odds of -192 on DexWin, leveraging their 3-0-0 recent week and Nikita Kucherov's power-play prowess against a Dallas team reeling from a 9-loss skid in 11 games, where stars like Jason Robertson (27 goals) and Mikko Rantanen (62 points) couldn't overcome defensive lapses.
What is the head to head record between Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars?
In recent head-to-head meetings, Tampa Bay Lightning hold a slight edge with their current form, though specific records show competitive bouts; over the last 10 encounters, Tampa has won 6, Dallas 3, and 1 draw, averaging 5.5 goals per game with Lightning goaltending providing the difference.
