In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 6th 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 7-3-3 this year after they defeated Edmonton in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Dallas trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they managed to force overtime and get the win in the shootout. The Stars outshot Edmonton by a total of 27-26, won 45.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Rantanen (2) and Heiskanen, while DeSmith stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas lost to the Panthers by a score of 4-3 and the Lightning by a score of 2-1. The Stars have lost two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 17 points. Dallas has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 31.1% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with seven goals and 10 assists, while Wyatt Johnston has added seven goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 5-2-2 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks are 8-3-1 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-2 in the second period, but they scored the last five goals to pull away with the lopsided win. The Ducks out shot Florida by a total of 32-21, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-7 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier (3), Harkins, Kreider, Nesterenko, and Trouba, while Dostal stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Devils by a score of 4-1 and the Red Wings by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for first in the Pacific standings with 17 points. Anaheim has scored 3.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 20.4% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with five goals and 13 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 10 goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 6-3-1 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won 12 of their last 13 home games against the Ducks.
- The Ducks have lost six of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three road games following a home win.
- The Stars have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last four home games following a shootout win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Ducks’ last five road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Ducks’ last 14 games following a home win.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has scored at least one goal in four of the Stars’ last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- Jamie Benn has recorded an assist in each of the Stars’ last four games against the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts
- Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last seven games.
- Cutter Gauthier has scored at least one goal in five of the Ducks’ last six games as underdogs.
- Leo Carlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last six games.
Stars vs Ducks Prediction
Anaheim comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row and they have scored 19 goals in their last four games. The Ducks are 4-2-1 on the road this year, while the Stars are 4-2-1 at home. Dallas has gone to overtime or a shootout in each of their last three games and they are 3-0-2 in their last five. I have been very impressed with how Anaheim has started the season, but this Dallas defense is elite and I think they are the right side at home. Take the Stars -1.5 here.