The Dallas Stars and the New Jersey Devils meet in NHL action from the Prudential Center on Saturday night. Who comes out on top in this inter-conference matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Stars vs. Devils Prediction.
Dallas Stars Team Preview
The Dallas Stars come into this one looking to rebound from a 5-1 loss to Philadelphia last time out. Jason Robertson leads the Stars in scoring with 45 points including a team-high 30 assists while Joe Pavelski has 39 points with a team-high 18 goals and 21 assists. Roope Hintz has 40 points with 18 goals of his own and 22 assists and Matt Duchene has 40 points with 26 assists. Jake Oettinger has posted an 13-9-2 record in goal for Dallas with a 2.97 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Scott Wedgewood is 12-4-3 with a 3.03 GAA and a .897 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have won eight of their last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 11 games.
New Jersey Devils Team Preview
The New Jersey Devils come into this one looking to build on a 4-1 win over Columbus last time out. Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in scoring with 46 points including team-highs of 16 goals and 30 assists while Jack Hughes has 45 points with 15 goals and 30 assists. Tyler Toffoli has 29 points with a team-high 16 goals while Luke Hughes has 24 points with 16 assists as well this season. Vitek Vanecek has gone 15-7-2 with a 3.22 GAA and an .885 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 5-7-1 with a 3.26 GAA and an .893 save percentage this season. The Devils will meet the Golden Knights after this one.
New Jersey Devils Team Facts
- The Devils have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 20 of their last 22 games at Prudential Center.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last four games as underdogs following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine Saturday at Prudential Center.
Stars vs. Devils Prediction
I’m on the Stars here. I just don’t trust the Devils at home, and home ice aside, the goaltending is far from trustworthy as well. The Stars have emerged with a solid 1-2 punch of Oettinger and Wedgewood and I trust the Stars lineup and coaching a lot more here. Give me Dallas.