Stars vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 19

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The Dallas Stars (23-7-5), coming off a 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, visit the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-2) at Honda Center on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Friday's hockey action.

The Ducks have gone 5-4-1 over the past 10 games, totaling 30 total goals (three power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 9.7%). They have given up 32 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final score of Ducks 4, Stars 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-106)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars are 23-7-5 overall and 4-5-9 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 14 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-3 record (good for 23 points).
  • In the four games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
  • Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
  • The Stars have scored three or more goals in 23 games (20-2-1, 41 points).
  • In the 12 games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it has an 11-1-0 record (22 points).
  • In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
  • The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Stars went 13-4-4 in those matchups (30 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks have a 8-2-10 record in overtime matchups this season and a 20-12-2 overall record.
  • Anaheim has earned 14 points (6-3-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Ducks registered only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Ducks have scored at least three goals 24 times, earning 39 points from those matchups (19-4-1).
  • This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in eight games has a record of 6-1-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-5-1 (21 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-5-1 to record 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Ducks AVG Ducks Rank
4th 3.34 Goals Scored 3.44 2nd
5th 2.6 Goals Allowed 3.29 24th
29th 25.2 Shots 30.8 3rd
17th 28 Shots Allowed 29.2 25th
1st 32.08% Power Play % 17.7% 21st
8th 82.88% Penalty Kill % 76.32% 27th

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