Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 11/18/24

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 18th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 6-8-2 this year after they defeated Detroit by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away for the win. The Ducks outshot Detroit by a total of 29-25, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier, Johnston, Strome, Terry, Zegras, and Zellweger, while Gibson stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Ducks lost to Vegas by a score of 3-2 but did beat Columbus by a score of 4-2 before that. Anaheim has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also averaging 14.5% on the power play and 66.7% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with six goals, six assists, and 39 shots on goal, while Lukas Dostal is 4-6-2 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage this year. 

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 11-5-0 this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Dallas scored once in the first and once in the third, and they were able to hang on for the win. The Stars outshot Minnesota by a total of 40-23, won 57.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Dallas got both of their goals from Marchment, while Oettinger stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Stars defeated Boston by a score of 7-2 and Pittsburgh by a score of 7-1. Dallas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.25 goals against per game, while also going 18% on the power play and 85.4% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with nine goals, 11 assists, and 30 shots on goal, while Casey DeSmith is 2-2-0 with a 1.79 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage this year. 

Why the Stars will beat the Ducks

• The Ducks have lost each of their last 11 games following a home win.
• The favorites have won each of the last 12 games between the Ducks and Stars at American Airlines Center.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games at American Airlines Center.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The favorites have won the first period in each of the Stars’ last five games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Stars’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Ducks’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 12 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Stars’ last nine games as favorites against the Ducks.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Logan Stankoven has recorded an assist in each of the Stars’ last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Mason Marchment has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last three games.
• Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Stars as favorites.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Stars.
• Alex Killorn has recorded at least one point in six of his last seven appearances against the Stars.

Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Prediction 

Dallas comes into this game after winning their last three games and scoring a total of 16 goals in those three wins. The Stars are 7-1-0 at home this year, while the Ducks are 2-3-2 on the road. Anaheim has won two of their last three games, but they are only scoring 2.44 goals per game this year. Dallas has been one of the best teams in the NHL on both ends of the ice and they should cruise to the win. Take the Stars -2.5 here.