Calgary Flames at Dallas Stars: NHL betting picks, predictions and tips for May 13

The Dallas Stars host the Calgary Flames on Friday May 13, 9:40 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in NHL Playoffs action.

The Calgary Flames are favored in the matchup, with the moneyline for CAL set at -167. The Dallas Stars are the underdog. DAL’s moneyline is +138.

Before betting on CAL at DAL, take a look at the teams’ and players’ past performances:

The Stars have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

• Moneyline: Dallas Stars +138
• A bet of $100 wins $138 if the Dallas Stars win.

Six of the Flames' last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.

• Over/Under: Under 5.5 (-143)
• A bet of $143 wins $100 if the total score is Under 5.5.

The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last four games at American Airlines Center following a win.

• Period 1 Dallas Stars +245
• A bet of $100 wins $245 if the Stars win the first period

The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Mikael Backlund has scored a goal in each of the Flames' last two games.

Joe Pavelski has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars' last six games as home underdogs.

Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one point in seven of the Stars' last eight playoff games at American Airlines Center.