Stars vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - Oct. 28

The Washington Capitals (6-3) carry a three-game road winning streak into a matchup with the Dallas Stars (5-3-1) on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey game.

Stars vs. Capitals Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Stars 4, Capitals 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-128)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have gone 1-1-2 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 5-3-1.
• Dallas has seven points (3-0-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Stars registered just one goal, they lost both times.
• Dallas lost in overtime in the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Stars are 5-1-0 in the six games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 10 points).
• In the two games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
• In the five games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 3-1-1 (seven points).
• The Stars' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Stars went 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a 1-0-1 record in overtime matchups this season and a 6-3 overall record.
• In the three games Washington has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
• This season the Capitals recorded only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
• The Capitals have scored three or more goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
• This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in four games has a record of 3-1-0 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Washington has posted a record of 3-2-0 (six points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
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• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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