Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/19

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The Dallas Stars will travel to face the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. This NHL regular season game is set for Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Stars come into the game with a strong 22-7-5 record. They are led by head coach Glen Gulutzan and rank second in the Western Central Division. The Ducks, with head coach Joel Quenneville, hold a 20-13-2 record and are second in the Western Pacific Division.

Stars vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine -112, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -110

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have been busy with five games in recent weeks. They secured a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings with Casey DeSmith making 27 saves. Matt Duchene, Wyatt Johnston, and Mikko Rantanen each contributed a goal and an assist in that game.

In their game against the Florida Panthers, the Stars faced a tough 4-0 loss. They struggled offensively with only 15 shots on goal. Esa Lindell and Miro Heiskanen led the team defensively with multiple blocks each.

The Stars have seen mixed results recently, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, and Mikko Rantanen continue to be key players. Goalie Jake Oettinger leads the team with 15 wins this season, supported by Casey DeSmith’s solid performances.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks recently played a close game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, losing 4-3. In that game, the Ducks had 27 shots on goal. Ryan Poehling and Mikael Granlund were key players, with Poehling getting two assists.

In their game against the New York Rangers, the Ducks secured a 4-1 win. Cutter Gauthier was a standout player, scoring two goals. The Ducks had a solid defense, with 25 hits and 14 blocks in that game.

Throughout the season, the Ducks have shown strong offensive numbers. They rank third in goals with 117 and fourth in assists with 201. Goalie Ville Husso has been a crucial player, with 198 saves in nine games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are slightly favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks with a moneyline of -112. The Stars have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 2nd in assists this season. The Ducks are close behind with a moneyline of -110, but their goaltending ranks lower in goals against. Based on these stats, the pick is for the Dallas Stars to win the game.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.5. The Stars have a high number of power play goals, ranking 1st, which could lead to a higher-scoring game. However, both teams have solid defenses, with the Stars ranking 4th in goals against. Given these factors, the recommendation is to take the under 6.5 for the total score.