Carolina vs Dallas Prediction: the Opponents to Reach the Total Over

Prediction for the NHL Carolina vs Dallas match, which will take place on December 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina is approaching the game with Dallas in excellent condition. They gained four wins - 4-2 over Los Angeles, 3-0 over the Islanders, 1-0 over Detroit, 3-2 over Seattle, and an upset overtime loss to Anaheim (3-4). Thus, the Hurricanes are fighting for a place in the top three of the Eastern Conference, four points behind third Toronto. The Hurricanes are in a much better position in the Metropolitan Division, where they are in second place.

Dallas is excellent in this NHL season. They lead the Central Division, two points ahead of inferior Winnipeg. As for the Stars' position in the Western Conference, they are fighting for first place with Vegas. The Stars have no problem with their conditioning. They've won four of their previous five games (14-9), the best mark in the West during that stretch. Dallas clinched a 2-1 victory over Washington in the last game. 

• Dallas is averaging 3.61 goals per game.
• Carolina has won four of the last five meetings.

Analysts are leaning more toward the hosts' win, which we only partially agree with. As the season continues, the opponents have been playing equally. Also, Dallas is great on the road, with nine wins in 16 games. So Carolina's home-field advantage might not work. The Stars are close to the lead in the Western Conference, which is why they will fight until the final buzzer. Let's avoid picking a favorite; it's better to bet on goals. Carolina is averaging 5.1 goals per game, while Dallas - 6.1.

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