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Rangers vs Stars Prediction 1-7-25 NHL Picks

Dallas Stars (24-13-1) vs. NY Rangers (18-20-1)
January 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Rangers+135 / Dallas Stars -160; Over/Under: 6.5
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The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers meet Tuesday in NHL action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Rangers vs Stars Prediction. This article will include a Rangers vs Stars Pick.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars beat the Utah Hockey Club and Senators, and they play the Flyers, Canadiens, and Senators next. The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring on 15.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Rope Hintz leads Dallas with 18 goals, Matt Duchene has 22 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.5 goals per game and are killing 85.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 66 goals on 733 shots faced, and Casey DeSmith has given up 23 goals on 257 shots.


New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Capitals, beat the Blackhawks, and they play the Devils, Golden Knights, and Avalanche next. The New York Rangers are averaging 2.9 goals per game and are scoring 17.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 16 goals, Adam Fox has 29 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 100 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 78 goals on 829 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 35 goals on 361 shots.

Why the New York Rangers will win

  • The Rangers have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Stars have lost two of their last three games as favorites following an overtime win.
  • The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games following a win.
  • The Rangers have won the third period in five of their last six games against the Stars.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

  • The Rangers have lost each of their last six home games following a road win.
  • The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last seven games.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six home games following a road win.
  • The favorites have covered the puck line in six of the Rangers’ last seven games.
  • The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last five games at Madison Square Garden.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

  • Will Cuylle has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last four home games against Central Division opponents.
  • Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games against the Stars.
  • Adam Fox has recorded at least one point in each of his eight previous appearances against the Stars.
  • Artemi Panarin ranks T2nd in the league for multi-goal games (5) this season.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

  • Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one assist in five of the Stars’ last six games.
  • Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last six games.
  • Tyler Seguin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Stars as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • Jason Robertson ranks T2nd in the Central Division for shootout goals (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The New York Rangers rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.87%).
  • The New York Rangers rank 26th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.14%).
  • The Dallas Stars rank T1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
  • The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.44%).

Rangers vs Stars Prediction

The New York Rangers continue to be fade material until they get their act together. I’m sorry, beating up on the Blackhawks doesn’t move the needle much. The Rangers have still lost seven of their last 10 games, and their offense runs hot and cold. The Dallas Stars aren’t as good on the road as they are at home, but they’re far and away more consistent at both ends. The Stars have also won four straight games, and their defense is setting the tone. The Stars have allowed two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. The price is reasonable, and getting behind the Rangers is a no-go. I’ll roll with the Stars on Tuesday night in the garden.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Dallas Stars -160

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Randy has covered sports betting since 2014 and writes about everything from NFL to WNBA. Follow Randy Chambers on Twitter.

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