The Stars will play the Hurricanes on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Dallas Stars and Carolina Hurricanes. The puck hits the ice on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Stars currently have a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes heading into this matchup with a 95.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars have a 13-3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Dallas Stars now rank 10th for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 13-8-1 record as a home team. That puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Dallas Stars rank 2nd (146) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, currently rank 4th (141) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Dallas Stars rank 17th (117) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes, they've given up 128 goals this season, ranking them 11th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Dallas Stars have a 3-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes owning a 4-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 25-9-8 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 25-14-3 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Tuesday's clash between Dallas and Carolina is crucial... Stars stand at 25-9-8, while Hurricanes hold a 25-14-3 record.
Both teams sport a 0.595 win percentage, with Dallas totaling 58 points... Carolina close behind with 53. Review each team's stats before puck drop.
For some magical fun, check out the game and player prop bets... Place a wager at BetRivers or BetMGM for extra excitement.
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Best Stars at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Stars are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Stars are +1.5 -200 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Stars
Hurricanes
1/06/26 7:08pm EST | +118-145 |
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $118 at +118 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 45.87%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 59.18%.
Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Stars
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/06/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o +1003 u -140Bet |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Mikko Rantanen
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at CAR 1/06/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 57 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 0.632 | 78 | 32 | 197 | 163 | +34.0 | 21-8-2 | 15-7-4 | 4-3 | 8-0-2 | W3 |
| Dallas Stars | 57 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 0.596 | 77 | 30 | 193 | 160 | +33.0 | 16-7-3 | 18-7-6 | 4-3 | 7-3-0 | W6 |
Dallas Stars & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +700 Bet |
Dallas Stars & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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