Dallas Stars vs NY Rangers Prediction 12-20-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs NY Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 20th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 19-12-0 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Dallas led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Stars outshot Toronto by a total of 39-19, won 46.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Blackwell, Dadonov, and Steel, while Oettinger stopped eight out of 12 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Stars defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-1 and the Blues by a score of 2-1. Dallas has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 2.58 goals against per game, while also averaging 17.5% on the power play and 84.1% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 13 goals, 17 assists, and 50 shots on goal, while Jake Oettinger is 16-8-0 with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this year. 

NY Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 15-15-1 this season after they lost to Nashville by a score of 2-0 in their last game. New York allowed one goal in the first and one in the third for the shutout loss. The Rangers were outshot by a total of 32-25, won 52.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Carrick, Kakko, and Fox, who all had three shots on goal, while Shesterkin stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Rangers lost to St. Louis by a score of 3-2 and LA by a score of 5-1. New York has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 87.1% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 15 goals, 21 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Igor Shesterkin is 10-12-1 with a 3.04 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Why the Stars will beat the Rangers

• The Rangers have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Stars have won each of their last six games at American Airlines Center following a loss.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in five of their last six games at American Airlines Center following a loss.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last five games following a road loss.

Why the Rangers will beat the Stars

• The underdogs have won four of the Rangers’ last six games.
• The Stars have lost three of their last four Friday games as favorites.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Stars at American Airlines Center.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Rangers have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Stars.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last six night games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four games between the Rangers and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine Friday at American Airlines Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five games following a road loss.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Jamie Benn has recorded an assist in each of the Stars’ last six night games at American Airlines Center.
• Tyler Seguin has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jamie Benn has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last 11 night games at American Airlines Center.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Rangers’ last eight games against the Stars.
• Will Cuylle has scored at least one goal in five of the Rangers’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
• Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of his seven previous appearances against the Stars.
• Artemi Panarin has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances with the Rangers as road underdogs.

Dallas Stars vs NY Rangers Prediction 

New York comes into this game continuing to struggle and they have lost 11 of their last 14 games. The Rangers are 8-7-0 on the road, while the Stars are 13-4-0 at home. Dallas has won three of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in five of their last nine games. We have seen the Rangers have plenty of issues scoring goals and I think that is going to continue against this solid Dallas defense. Take the under in this matchup.