New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Stars and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets!
The Stars are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for New Jersey Devils – Dallas Stars odds
New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Devils and Stars have played each other, New Jersey has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 2 goals per game.
- Dallas has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- In their last three games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Stars have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Prediction
As the fourth-place team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have an overall record of 26-13-5. In the Central Division, they sit in third place with a record of 11-6. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 5-5.
On the road this season, Dallas has a record of 12-5-3. When favored, the Stars have gone 24-12-5, and they have been favored in 41 of their 44 games this year. In their last five games, Dallas has gone 3-2.
On offense, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. Dallas’ offense is currently ranked 17th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 3rd in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 24 games this season. His current record stands at 13-9, and his save percentage is 0.796%.
At home this season, the Devils are 9-10-2, and they have lost two straight games at home. In the Eastern Conference, New Jersey is in 10th place, and they have a record of 16-11 against conference opponents. Overall, the Devils are 23-17-3 this season, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games.
When playing as the underdog, New Jersey’s record is 3-6-1, and they have been the underdog in 10 of their 43 games. Against teams from the Western Conference, the Devils have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Devils are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 18th in the league. Coming into the game, the Devils have a 17-8 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 6-8.
Entering the game, goalie Nico Daws has started six games this season. His current record stands at 3-3, and his save percentage is 0.359%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Stars picking up a 4-3 win.
New Jersey Devils vs Dallas Stars Betting Tips
- Take the Stars on the moneyline
- On the puck line, we like Devils (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
New Jersey Devils Injury Report
- Dougie Hamilton – Upper Body – Out
- Brendan Smith – Knee – Out
- Tomás Nosek – Upper Body – Out
- Ondrej Palat – Lower Body – Out
- Jonas Siegenthaler – Foot – Out
- Jack Hughes – Upper Body – Out
- Nolan Foote – Upper Body – Out
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Miro Heiskanen – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
