The Anaheim Ducks have two games remaining on their schedule and get to host the underwhelming Dallas Stars tonight. The Stars have been eliminated from playoff contention and have dropped nine of their last 12 games. While Anaheim has already clinched its spot in the postseason, the Ducks still have the motivation to move up the standings and opened as -145 favorites.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of the Stars’ last five games with two days off between games.
- Anaheim is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home.
- Rickard Rakell leads the Ducks with 32 goals this season.
Since the all-star break, Anaheim has been a defensive juggernaut, holding teams to 2.33 goals per game, which is first in the NHL in that span. The Ducks have gone 8-2 SU in their last 10 games and have won six straight games at home. If bettors are planning to back the Ducks, they should know Anaheim has won seven of the last eight games in this matchup at the Honda Center.
As for the Stars, tee time at the golf course is calling. Dallas has won three of its last four games but on the road has been abysmal at 1-8 SU in the last nine. The main culprit in the Stars’ demise has been scoring as Dallas ranks 30th in goals per game (2.4) since the all-star break. Another stat that doesn’t bode well for the Stars is the visiting team is 0-8 SU in the last eight games in this matchup.
The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing to an UNDER. The Stars’ scoring woes have been noted and the UNDER has hit in four of their last six games. When you factor in that the UNDER has hit in the last three games in this matchup with an average score of 2.33 goals per game, it’s shaping up to be a snoozefest on the West Coast.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Dallas Stars opened as +140 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3-2.6 win for the Ducks on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Anaheim Ducks sport a record of 42-25-13 heading into this matchup, while the Dallas Stars sit at 41-31-8 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 31-48-1 for the Ducks and 40-38-2 for the Stars. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Dallas injuries news.
The Ducks sit at No. 18 in the current NHL power poll here at OddsShark, while the Stars sit at No. 17 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 2.84 goals per game, against a Dallas defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.72 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 16.83% while the Stars defense kills off 80.73% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Dallas was a 4-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Sharks. Bettors on Dallas at +161 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Anaheim was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Wild. They won as favorites, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Dallas is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
- Dallas is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
- Dallas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Anaheim is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games
- Anaheim is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Dallas at Los Angeles, Saturday, April 7
Anaheim at Arizona, Saturday, April 7
