The Dallas Stars (25-11-6) take on the New York Rangers (23-12-7) Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Stars picked off the New York Islanders by a 2-1 score in a shootout Tuesday, and look to go 2-for-2 on their New York set. Dallas has picked up wins in 6 of the past 8 games.
The Rangers posted a 4-3 win in a shootout over the visiting Minnesota Wild Tuesday, and have picked up at least one point in 6 consecutive outings while going 4-0-2.
These teams met back on Oct. 29 in Dallas, with the Rangers doubling up the Stars 6-3 as the Over (5.5) connected.
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Stars at Rangers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Stars +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rangers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars +1.5 (-250) | Rangers -1.5 (+180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Stars at Rangers projected goalies
Jake Oettinger (19-6-3, 2.29 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (19-6-6, 2.49 GAA, .916 SV%, 1 SO)
Oettinger has been on fire lately, picking up 6 victories in the past 7 starts. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 of those outings, too, including a 2-1-0 record, 1.64 GAA and .945 SV% in 3 January assignments.
Shesterkin was tremendous in December, posting a 7-2-2 record with a 2.14 GAA and .927 SV% in 11 starts, re-gaining his Vezina Trophy form. However, he has been beatable lately, allowing 3 or more goals in each of his 3 January starts, and 3 or more goals in 6 of the past 7 games overall.
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Stars at Rangers picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 3, Rangers 2
Moneyline
The STARS (+105) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road.
Dallas is looking for a little revenge after suffering the loss on home ice to the Rangers back in late October. In that game, G Scott Wedgewood was forced to start, as Oettinger was on the shelf due to injury. The starting goalie will make a huge difference for the visitors.
The road team is 5-0 in the past 5 meetings and the Stars have cashed in 4 of their last 5 trips to Manhattan.
The Stars +1.5 (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too expensive if you require insurance and don’t want to play Dallas straight up.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+100) at even money is worth a look, but play a half-unit at best.
Oettinger has been standing on his head lately but there is some concern as Shesterkin has been struggling lately, allowing 3 or more goals in 6 of the past 7 games.
The Under is 15-5-1 in the past 21 games overall for the Stars, while going 21-8-4 in the past 33 against teams with a winning overall mark.
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