Stars vs. Flames Prediction and Odds - May 5, 2022

The Calgary Flames face the Dallas Stars in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

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

A total of 16 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 progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Stars-Flames NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Flames a 65% chance of beating the Stars.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Stars vs. Flames

Stars vs. Flames Current Odds

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 (+110), Stars +1.5 (-122)
• Moneyline: Flames -238, Stars +200
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flames are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Stars, with +110 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 -122.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -238, which means you can risk $238 to win $100, for a total payout of $338, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Flames

• Puck Line: Stars +1.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Stars @ +200 via Caesars Sportsbook (1.3% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

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 available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Stars vs. Flames Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to explore 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 betting coverage of Thursday's Stars-Flames matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs. Flames Player Props

Who will score an anytime 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 discover the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Gaudreau an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star is a 37.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 6.0% probability
• Jason Robertson: 5.5% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.6% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 4.1% probability
• Jamie Benn: 2.6% probability

Calgary Flames

• Johnny Gaudreau: 8.0% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 7.8% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.5% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 5.3% probability
• Dillon Dube: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 31.6% probability
• Jason Robertson: 29.5% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 23.8% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 22.4% probability
• Jamie Benn: 16.9% probability

Calgary Flames

• Johnny Gaudreau: 37.5% probability
• Elias Lindholm: 35.6% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 32.4% probability
• Dillon Dube: 26.0% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 26.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Stars vs. Flames on Thursday May 5, 2022.

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Stars vs. Flames 2022 Game Info

When do the Flames play the Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

• Date: Thursday May 5, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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