The Dallas Stars (23-10-6) meet the Anaheim Ducks (10-24-4) Wednesday at Honda Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars kicked off its 2-game Southern California mini trip with a 3-2 loss against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday as the Under (6) connected. That snapped a 4-game win streak for the Stars.
The Ducks were pounded for a 2nd straight game at home last time out, losing 4-1 against the Philadelphia Flyers Monday. That was still an improvement from a 6-1 loss against the Nashville Predators in their previous outing Friday.
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Stars at Ducks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:38 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Ducks +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+120) | Ducks +1.5 (-140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Stars at Ducks projected goalies
Scott Wedgewood (6-4-3, 3.03 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. John Gibson (6-16-3, 3.98 GAA, .897 SV%)
Wedgewood was pounded for 5 goals on 38 shots last time out in a 5-4 overtime loss at the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec. 17. This is the first back-to-back set for the Stars since Dec. 12-13, so the team has leaned on G Jake Oettinger heavily. Wedgewood will be well-rested, but he could also be rusty.
Gibson was blasted for 4 goals on 33 shots in Monday’s 4-1 loss against the Flyers, and has allowed 10 goals on 76 shots in the past 2 starts, both blowout losses.
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Stars at Ducks picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 5, Ducks 2
Moneyline
The Stars (-210) are past at my personal limit for a standalone moneyline bet of -180, but they’re a decent play to add in a parlay — even with the backup goaltender in the crease.
While Dallas lost last time out, it is still 4-1 in its last 5 outings and a solid 5-1-1 in the past 7 on the road.
Anaheim has been outscored 10-2 in the past 2 games, and you can expect Dallas to add to those woes.
Puck line/Against the spread
The STARS -1.5 (+120) are a very nice play on the road for a puck line play.
Dallas has won by 2 or more goals in 3 of its last 4 wins. And, again, Anaheim has been outscored 10-2 in the past 2 games, both at home.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (+100) at even money is a solid play, especially since it’s Wedgewood, and not Oettinger, in the Dallas cage. Gibson and the Ducks have also been very giving.
The Over is 6-2-1 in the past 9 games against Pacific Division teams for the Stars while going 6-2 in the past 8 games for Anaheim against teams with a winning overall record.
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