Ducks vs Stars Prediction 3/18/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Ducks vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 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 29-31-7 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 7-2 in their last game. Anaheim cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 26-25, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier and Nesterenko, while Dostal allowed five goals on just 14 shots. 

Prior to that game, the Ducks defeated the Predators by a score of 2-1 but did lose to the Hockey Club by a score of 3-2 before that. Anaheim has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 65 points. Anaheim has scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 12.8% on the power play and 72.8% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 18 goals, 31 assists, and 144 shots on goal, while Frank Vatrano has added 20 goals, 21 assists, and 203 shots on goal. Lukas Dostal is 20-18-5 with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are 42-21-3 this season after they lost to Colorado in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Dallas trailed 3-1 after two periods, but they scored twice late in the third, before losing in overtime. The Stars were outshot by a total of 35-22, won 43.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Bourque, Duchene, and Robertson, while Oettinger stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Stars lost to the Jets by a score of 4-1 but did beat the Canucks by a score of 4-1 before that. Dallas has lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 87 points. Dallas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.62 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 26 goals, 41 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Jason Robertson has added 29 goals, 38 assists, and 180 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 30-15-3 with a 2.55 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year. 

Why the Stars will beat the Ducks 

• The Stars have won each of their last seven night games at American Airlines Center.
• The Ducks have lost 11 of their last 12 night games at American Airlines Center.
• The Stars have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games after coming off overtime.
• The Ducks have lost the first period in each of their last five games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Stars’ last seven night games at American Airlines Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Ducks’ last six night games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last seven games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last six games.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Jason Robertson has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents at American Airlines Center.
• Miro Heiskanen has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances.
• Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last 14 games at American Airlines Center.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Mason McTavish has recorded at least one point in each of the Ducks’ last six games as road underdogs.
• Sam Colangelo has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Ducks as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• Cutter Gauthier has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last four road games.

Ducks vs Stars Prediction 

Dallas comes into this matchup after a heartbreaking loss to Colorado in their last game, but they will return home for this contest. The Stars are 24-7-1 at home this year, while the Ducks are 13-16-5 on the road. Anaheim has lost five of their last seven games and they continue to be one of the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL. The Ducks were just blown out on the road against St. Louis, but they are 2-0 against the Stars this year. I think this is a great spot for Dallas to bounce back and get some revenge, as they are very strong at home and Anaheim is trending in the wrong direction. Take the Stars -1.5 here.