Washington Capitals – Dallas Stars: Preview
Washington Capitals host Dallas Stars on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at Capital One Arena in the NHL.
Recent form for both sides
Washington Capitals have 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches, with the sequence LWWWL. Their latest result was a 1-5 loss to Minnesota Wild on Nov 1, 2026, and before that they won 4-3 over Buffalo Sabres after extra time on Oct 24, 2026. Dallas Stars have 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5, with the sequence WLLWW. Their most recent game was a 3-1 win over Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 31, 2026, and they also beat Winnipeg Jets 3-2 after extra time on Oct 22, 2026. Both sides have been mixed over this span.
Market view on the moneyline
Washington Capitals are a slight favorite on the moneyline at -120, moved from -108 at opening, which gives them a 51% probability. Dallas Stars are priced at -115, a 49% probability. Only one bookmaker prices the match, so this is a single market view rather than a range.
Regulation and total markets
In the three-way market for regulation, Washington Capitals are at 39%, Dallas Stars at 38% and a draw at 24%, so the market sees the sides as evenly matched. The total is 6.5 including overtime, with the under at -147 (55%) and the over at +105 (45%). The over moved from -182 at opening and the under from -290. The market expects a close game with a slight lean toward Washington Capitals on the moneyline.