The Stars will play the Capitals on Wednesday, January 7th, 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 Washington Capitals. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, January 7th, 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 96.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Washington Capitals heading into this matchup with a 94.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars have a 13-4-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Dallas Stars now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Washington Capitals - The Washington Capitals start this game with a 13-7-3 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Dallas Stars rank 2nd (149) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Washington Capitals, currently rank 6th (142) 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 (123) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Washington Capitals, they've given up 125 goals this season, ranking them 15th 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 Washington Capitals owning a 0-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 25-10-8 record and the Washington Capitals hold a 22-15-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...game preview time for the Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals showdown...Stars with 25-10-8 standing, Caps with 22-15-6 in the 2025-26 season...
Dallas has a 0.581 win percentage, while Washington sits at 0.512...review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...Stars have tallied 58 points, Capitals with 50 in the season so far...
This matchup is crucial for both teams...have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...
The stars align for an intense battle on the ice...learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...don't miss the magic on Wednesday night...GAME ON!
Best Stars at Capitals Odds
| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Washington Capitals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Washington Capitals are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Stars are the +105 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 Washington Capitals are -1.5 +185 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Stars are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Stars
Capitals
7:08pm EST | +105-125 |
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 48.78%.
- Washington Capitals bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Washington Capitals is 55.56%.
Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Stars
Capitals
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
7:08pm EST | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Capitals
Total Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Alex Ovechkin
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Mikko Rantanen
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at WSH 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Dallas Stars | 43 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 0.581 | 58 | 22 | 149 | 123 | +26.0 | 12-6-3 | 13-4-5 | 3-3 | 4-3-3 | L1 |
| Washington Capitals | 43 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 0.512 | 50 | 22 | 142 | 125 | +17.0 | 13-7-3 | 9-8-3 | 0-5 | 4-4-2 | W1 |
Dallas Stars & Washington Capitals 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 | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Capitals | +1900 Bet |
Dallas Stars & Washington Capitals 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 Washington Capitals 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 Wednesday, January 7th, 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 Washington Capitals Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs Washington Capitals 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.
Other January 7, 2026 NHL Games
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- Ottawa Senators vs Utah Mammoth - 9:38pm EST
- St. Louis Blues vs Chicago Blackhawks - 9:38pm EST
- San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings - 10:38pm EST