Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Anaheim Ducks(8-3-1) head to Dallas to face the Dallas Stars on Thursday night at 8:00 PM ET from American Airlines Center. Anaheim is off to its best start since 2014-15, while Dallas enters with a seven-game point streak.
You can review the full NHL previews section for more coverage of tonight’s matchups.
The Ducks’ young core continues to impress. Cutter Gauthier’s first career hat trick capped a 7-3 rout of Florida, extending his point streak to seven games. Leo Carlsson matched that streak with three goals and nine assists. Dallas counters with Mikko Rantanen’s leadership and production, as he’s logged five points in his last two outings.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to the latest NHL scores and odds the Stars opened around –185 on the moneyline, while Anaheim sits near +160. The total has settled at 6.5 goals.
Public money leans heavily toward Dallas, but sharp bettors have taken early value on Anaheim’s puck line (+1.5). The Ducks have covered five straight, while the Stars have failed to cover in their last five.
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Matchup Breakdown
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks’ top line continues to surge. Gauthier, Carlsson, and Troy Terry have combined for 50+ points in the first dozen games. Anaheim ranks fifth in goals per game and continues to thrive on quick transitions and puck control.
Dallas Stars
Dallas has relied on resilience and special-teams excellence. The Stars’ power play sits near the top of the league, and their penalty kill remains steady. They’ve trailed early in several recent games but continue to find ways to earn points.
Injuries and Conditions
Anaheim Ducks
Mikael Granlund (C) – Out, lower body
Radko Gudas (D) – Questionable, lower body
Ryan Strome (C) – Out, upper body
See full updates on the Ducks injury report
Dallas Stars
Jamie Benn (LW) – Out, lung issue
Matt Duchene (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
Roope Hintz (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
Radek Faksa (C) – Questionable, undisclosed
Nils Lundkvist (D) – Out, lower body
See the Stars injury report for official status before puck drop.
Indoor matchup at American Airlines Center – no weather impact expected.
Best Bets and Prediction
The Ducks have covered five straight puck lines. The Stars have struggled to cover but remain strong at home. With both offenses in form, expect a high-tempo matchup.
Projected Score: Dallas 4, Anaheim 3
Best Bet: Over 6.5 total goals
Secondary Lean: Anaheim +1.5 puck line
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