Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Jan 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Dallas Stars

Tampa Bay Lightning

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In an exciting NHL matchup set for January 18, 2026, the Dallas Stars will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home. The Stars have shown a decent form recently, winning 2 out of their last 5 matches. However, they will be facing a tough challenge as the Lightning have been on fire, winning all of their last 5 matches.

The bookmakers’ odds are evenly split between the two teams, with the home advantage giving the Stars a slight edge. Our model prediction also reflects this close matchup, with a 35.4% chance of a home win, 21.4% chance of a draw, and a 41.6% chance of an away win.

Both teams possess significant tactical strengths, with the Lightning’s offensive prowess being particularly impressive. The Stars will need to be on top of their defensive game to counter the Lightning’s attacking threats.

With both teams in good form, this matchup promises to be an intense battle on the ice. Fans can expect an exciting and closely contested game with both teams having a realistic chance of coming out on top.

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Dallas
38.5%		 Draw
23.3%		 Tampa Bay
38.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 11.01% Dallas Stars: 5.33%

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

15.01.26 Utah Mammoth – Dallas Stars – 2:1
13.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Dallas Stars – 3:1
12.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Dallas Stars – 1:3
10.01.26 San Jose Sharks – Dallas Stars – 5:4 OT
07.01.26 Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars – 1:4		 13.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:2 penalties
12.01.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:5
10.01.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:7
06.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Colorado Avalanche – 4:2
03.01.26 San Jose Sharks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:7

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 2.
  • Dallas has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Tampa Bay is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Tampa Bay may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Dallas won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 44:59. (average 2.2:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Dallas won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:25. (average 2.4:2.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.10.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Dallas Stars – 2:1 OT
    20.03.25 Dallas Stars – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 penalties
    23.11.24 Tampa Bay Lightning – Dallas Stars – 2:4
    04.12.23 Tampa Bay Lightning – Dallas Stars – 4:0
    02.12.23 Dallas Stars – Tampa Bay Lightning – 8:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 45 30 3 8 4 182:103 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 48 18 8 9 13 150:136 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 45 16 6 12 11 147:138 56
    5 Edmonton Oilers 48 18 5 8 17 159:158 54
    6 Utah Mammoth 48 18 6 4 20 147:132 52
    7 San Jose Sharks 46 13 11 3 19 146:164 51
    8 Seattle Kraken 46 15 6 9 16 127:135 51
    9 Los Angeles Kings 46 12 7 11 16 122:131 49
    10 Nashville Predators 46 15 7 4 20 129:151 48
    11 Anaheim Ducks 46 14 8 3 21 153:169 47
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 47 15 4 7 21 131:149 45
    13 St. Louis Blues 47 18 0 8 21 117:161 44
    14 Calgary Flames 47 16 4 4 23 122:141 44
    15 Winnipeg Jets 46 17 2 5 22 141:144 43
    16 Vancouver Canucks 47 10 6 5 26 126:170 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 45 23 6 3 13 160:116 61
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 47 19 9 4 15 158:142 60
    3 Detroit Red Wings 48 20 8 4 16 149:148 60
    4 Montreal Canadiens 48 17 9 7 15 162:159 59
    5 New York Islanders 47 17 9 5 16 139:130 57
    6 Buffalo Sabres 46 20 6 4 16 153:143 56
    7 Boston Bruins 48 20 7 2 19 159:148 56
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 46 18 4 10 14 147:140 54
    9 Washington Capitals 48 21 3 6 18 155:138 54
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 46 17 6 7 16 153:149 53
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 46 15 7 8 16 138:143 52
    12 Florida Panthers 45 21 3 3 18 139:145 51
    13 New Jersey Devils 47 16 8 2 21 126:145 50
    14 Ottawa Senators 46 17 5 5 19 151:153 49
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 47 13 8 7 19 144:157 49
    16 New York Rangers 48 13 7 6 22 126:147 46

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.45 (23.93%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.5 (11.01%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.44%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.17%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10 (8.26%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.86%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15.5 (5.33%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 22 (3.75%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 27.5 (3%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.01%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.8%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 53.5 (1.54%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 61 (1.35%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 64 (1.29%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 64 (1.29%)

    16. Buffalo Sabres: 64 (1.29%)

    17. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    18. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.82%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.82%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 113.5 (0.73%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 163.5 (0.51%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 163.5 (0.51%)

    24. New York Rangers: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. Boston Bruins: 276 (0.3%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.27%)

    28. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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