Stars vs Ducks Prediction 12/19/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Stars vs Ducks prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 19th 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 late game on Thursday night against San Jose, which is not reflected in this article. The Stars are 22-7-5 this season after they defeated Los Angeles by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Dallas trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals to get the victory. The Stars were out shot by a total of 28-26, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Back, Duchene, Johnston, and Rantanen, while DeSmith stopped 27 out of 28 shots, which was a .964 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Dallas lost to the Panthers by a score of 4-0 and the Wild by a score of 5-2. The Stars have lost two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 49 points. Dallas has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 2.59 goals against per game, while also going 31.4% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 14 goals and 30 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 20 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Casey DeSmith, who is 8-1-3 with a 2.13 goals against average and a .923 save percentage this season. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 20-12-2 this year after they lost to Columbus in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Anaheim trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they tied the game in the third, before losing in overtime. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 28-27, won 42.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Granlund, Strome, and LaCombe, while Husso stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Rangers by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Devils by a score of 4-1 before that. The Ducks have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 42 points. Anaheim has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 17 goals and 24 assists, while Cutter Gauthier has added 18 goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 12-6-1 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year. 

Stars vs Ducks Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. The Ducks are 11-4-0 at home this year, while the Stars are 11-2-4 on the road. Dallas has dropped two of their last three games, but did bounce back against the Kings last time out. Both of these teams have had great starts to the season, but I can’t fade Anaheim on home ice. Take the Ducks here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML