The Lightning will play the Stars on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 2:08 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 Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, January 18th, 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 Tampa Bay Lightning currently have a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Dallas Stars heading into this matchup with a 96.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 17-4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Tampa Bay Lightning now rank 12th for away team losses.
- Home Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars start this game with a 12-6-3 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 8th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 3rd (162) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Dallas Stars, currently rank 3rd (162) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 26th (119) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Dallas Stars, they've given up 135 goals this season, ranking them 22nd 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 Tampa Bay Lightning have a 2-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Dallas Stars owning a 3-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 29-13-4 record and the Dallas Stars hold a 27-12-9 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Lightning face the Stars in a battle...of epic proportions on January 18th, 2026. Both teams are on fire this season, with the Lightning at 29-13-4...and the Stars at 27-12-9. Watch as they clash for supremacy.
Tampa Bay boasts a 0.630 win percentage, with 62 points tallied...while Dallas sits at a 0.562 win percentage, with 63 points. It's sure to be a close match with these stats in mind.
Before the puck drops, review each team's stats and standing...to see who has the upper hand. And don't forget to...check out the game and player prop bets below.
Interested in adding some excitement to the game? Consider placing...a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM for a chance at big winnings. Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com for tips and tricks.
So grab your wands and prepare for a magical showdown...as the Lightning and Stars face off in a battle for glory. May the best team emerge victorious!
Best Lightning at Stars Odds
| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Dallas Stars | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Dallas Stars are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +190 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Dallas Stars are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Lightning
Stars
1/18/26 2:08pm EST | -125+105 |
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 48.78%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 55.56%.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Dallas Stars Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lightning
Stars
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Mikko Rantanen
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at DAL 1/18/26 2:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 37 | 14 | 4 | 0.673 | 78 | 33 | 199 | 140 | +59.0 | 18-9-0 | 19-5-4 | 4-2 | 8-1-1 | W5 |
| 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 |
Tampa Bay Lightning & Dallas Stars 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.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +1500 Bet |
Tampa Bay Lightning & Dallas Stars 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars 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 Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 2:08 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Dallas Stars 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.