Stars vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - May 15, 2022

The Calgary Flames take on the Dallas Stars in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday, starting at 9:30PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the National Hockey League's postseason elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

Sixteen teams, including the Stars and Flames, made the 2022 NHL Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins moving on to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' top betting picks for Stars vs. Flames, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Stars vs. Flames?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Stars-Flames NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 64% chance of getting the W against the Stars.

More: Free Betting Analysis for Stars vs. Flames

Stars vs. Flames Current Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+125), Stars +1.5 (-144)
• Moneyline: Flames -208, Stars +190
• Total: Over/Under 5 (-130/+116)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are -1.5 favorites versus the Stars, with +125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -144.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -208, which means you can risk $208 to win $100, for a total payout of $308, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +190, where you can bet $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +116.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5-goal Over/Under is a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Stars +1.5 @ -144 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Stars @ +190 via BetMGM (1.3% edge)
• Total: Over 5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (59% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Flames are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Stars moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Stars vs. Flames Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Dallas vs. Calgary, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Stars-Flames matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Flames? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Stars and Flames.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Flames.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 32.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 6.1% probability
• Jason Robertson: 5.1% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 4.2% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.0% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 3.3% probability

Calgary Flames

• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.7% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 6.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.4% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 4.6% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 30.2% probability
• Jason Robertson: 28.3% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 23.7% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 20.6% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 17.5% probability

Calgary Flames

• Johnny Gaudreau: 35.2% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 34.0% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 32.2% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 25.3% probability
• Dillon Dube: 22.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Stars vs. Flames on Sunday May 15, 2022.

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Stars vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

Sunday's action between the Flames and Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will start at 9:30PM ET.

• Date: Sunday May 15, 2022
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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