Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/24

The Ducks and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Stars are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 18th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:

• With the Stars being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Stars.
• Take the Stars on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)

Can Anaheim Pull Off A Win at American Airlines Center?

The Ducks fell to 6-8-2 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third period, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Anaheim’s offense struggled to find the net in their 4-2 loss to Chicago, despite firing 39 shots on goal. The Ducks were held scoreless until the third period, when Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44. Mason McTavish added a late power-play goal, also his second of the year, with just four seconds remaining.

Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist on McTavish’s goal, while Troy Terry notched his fifth assist of the season. The Ducks were plagued by 16 giveaways and managed just two goals on 39 shots.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals—two on the power play—and another late in the 3rd period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage. The Ducks’ defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Will the Stars Defense Show Up at Home?

Dallas dropped to 11-5-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.

After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers responded with two more goals to secure the win.

Dallas managed 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Florida, with Evgenii Dadonov netting his second goal of the season and Matt Duchene adding his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist. The Stars were held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, including a power-play goal by Dadonov.

Wyatt Johnston earned his fifth assist on Dadonov’s goal, while Miro Heiskanen’s assist on Duchene’s goal marked his fourth of the season. Thomas Harley contributed with his fifth assist. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.

Dallas’ defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing four goals to the Panthers. They gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.