Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Devils? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Devils being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Stars.

DALLAS STARS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:

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

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Dallas?

Dallas fell to 35-18-2 with a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6.

After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with two more goals, including an empty-netter. Evgenii Dadonov and Matt Duchene scored for the Stars.

Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh goal, along with his eighth assist.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before scoring both of their goals in the second. Dallas recorded 32 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Stars will look to bounce back after giving up four goals to the Panthers. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%, and the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 26 hits. Dallas had tied the game at 2-2 in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third, including an empty-netter with 1:00 left in the game.

Can the Devils Live Up to the Hype at Home?

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 31-20-6. The Devils were -1.5 goal favorites going into the game, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 3 goals fell well short of the over/under line.

Both teams were scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

New Jersey’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They had 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.

After a scoreless first and second period, the Devils were unable to capitalize on any opportunities in the third as well. They finished the game with no goals or assists.

Defensively, the Devils held the Flames scoreless through two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. New Jersey’s defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.