Stars vs Ducks Prediction 1/13/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 13th at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars are playing a game late on Monday night against the Kings, which is not included in this article. The Stars are 26-10-9 this season after they lost to San Jose in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Dallas led 2-0 in the first and 4-2 in the third, but they allowed the tying goal with about five minutes left and lost in overtime. The Stars were out shot by a total of 31-20, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Hryckowian, Rantanen, Robertson, and Capobianco, while DeSmith stopped 26 out of 31 shots, which was an .839 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Dallas defeated the Capitals by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 6-3 before that. The Stars have lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 61 points. Dallas has scored 3.42 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 29.1% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 18 goals and 43 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 26 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Casey DeSmith, who is 10-2-5 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 21-21-3 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Anaheim cut the deficit from 4-1 to 4-3 in the final minute, but allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Ducks out shot Buffalo by a total of 34-32, won 53.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Carlsson, McTavish, and Zellweger, while Dostal stopped 27 out of 31 shots, which was an .871 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2 and the Flyers by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have lost nine games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 45 points. Anaheim has scored 3.24 goals per game and they have allowed 3.73 goals against per game, while also going 17.0% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 18 goals and 26 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 13-12-2 with a 3.25 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year. 

Stars vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup trying to snap a lengthy losing streak and they will be at home for this one. The Ducks are 12-8-1 at home this year, while the Stars are 15-4-6 on the road. Dallas has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. Anaheim has allowed at least five goals in five straight games and they have been an over machine in the last few weeks. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5