Dallas Stars vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/3

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The Dallas Stars will visit the New Jersey Devils for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the Prudential Center on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Stars have a record of 17-6-5 this season. They rank second in both the Western Central Division and their conference. The Devils, with a record of 16-9-1, hold the third spot in their conference and are second in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams will look to improve their standings in this game.

Stars vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -116, Dallas Stars MoneyLine -103

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have been performing well recently. They won four out of their last five games. Their most recent game was a close loss against the New York Rangers, 3-2.

In the game against the Ottawa Senators, the Stars scored six goals. Wyatt Johnston was a standout with three goals and an assist. Jason Robertson also contributed with a goal and two assists.

Casey DeSmith has been a key player for the Stars in goal. He made 38 saves against the Rangers, despite the loss. In the game against the Seattle Kraken, he stopped 26 of 28 shots.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had a mixed run recently. In their last home game, they fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3. Despite taking 33 shots on goal, the Devils managed only two power-play goals.

Jesper Bratt has been a key player for the Devils. Over 26 games, he has scored 5 goals and provided 21 assists. Bratt also has 26 hits and 8 blocks, showing his all-around game.

Jacob Markstrom has been active in the net for the Devils. He has played 12 games, with 7 wins and 4 losses. Markstrom has made 284 saves and faced 41 goals against.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are slightly favored to win against the Dallas Stars with a moneyline of -116. The Devils have a strong offensive record, ranking 2nd in assists this season. With this edge, the projected score is Devils 3, Stars 2. Therefore, the pick is New Jersey Devils to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown solid defense, with the Devils ranked 7th in goals against and the Stars ranked 10th. Given this defensive strength, the projected total score is 5. The recommendation is to go with the Under 5.5 (+101).