The Dallas Stars (25-9-7) will aim to break a four-game losing streak when they take on the Montreal Canadiens (22-13-6) at home on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to bring home the win in Sunday's hockey contest.

Over the past 10 games for the Canadiens, their offense has scored 36 goals while their defense has conceded 23 (they have a 6-2-2 record in those games). In 30 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (20.0% conversion rate).

Stars vs. Canadiens Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Stars 4, Canadiens 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-206)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars are 4-7-11 in overtime contests on their way to a 25-9-7 overall record.
In the 16 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-2-4 record (good for 24 points).
The five times this season the Stars finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
Dallas has scored two goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
The Stars have scored more than two goals 28 times, and are 22-3-3 in those games (to record 47 points).
In the 13 games when Dallas has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 12-1-0 to register 24 points.
In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-4-1 (21 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 14-5-6 (34 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens (22-13-6 overall) have posted a record of 8-6-14 in contests that have required OT this season.
In the 15 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
When Montreal has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
The Canadiens have earned 44 points in their 29 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 8-4-0 in those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 7-7-2 (16 points).
The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Canadiens went 12-5-4 in those matchups (28 points).

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