Stars at Ducks 12/12/18 - NHL Hockey Pick & Betting Odds
Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks
NHL: 10:05 PM ET
Dec. 12, 2018
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Anaheim -110 O/U 5.5
Even though the Dallas Stars have two days off heading into this game, they've lost 4 of 5 games already this season when in that situation. Additionally, the Dallas Stars most recent game was at Vegas on Sunday and teams have struggled this season in their first game after facing the Golden Knights in Sin City.
The Anaheim Ducks come into this game on a roll as they've won 8 of their last 10 games. While the Dallas Stars have scored an average of only 1.7 goals per game their last 7 road games, the Anaheim Ducks have scored an average of 4.3 goals per game their last 4 games.
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The Dallas Stars won the most recent meeting between these teams but that was in Texas. The home team has dominated this series as 11 straight games between the Anaheim Ducks and Dallas Stars have been won by the host!
The Anaheim Ducks have killed off 25 of their opponents last 28 power plays. Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson has a .928 save percentage in his home starts this season. The home team has outscored the road team 15-8 in the last 3 games between these Western Conference foes.
Recent Betting Trends:
Dallas is 19-46 in road games with an O/U of 5.5 goals.
Stars O/U is 1-7 in road games with an O/U of 5.5 goals.
Dallas is 1-4 this season when playing with 2 days of rest between games.
Anaheim is 35-18 after allowing 4 or more goals in their prior game.
Ducks O/U is 16-33 after allowing 4 or more goals in their prior game.
Anaheim is 45-22 in home games with an O/U of 5.5 goals.
Free Betting Pick: Anaheim -110
Following this game the Anaheim Ducks will be going on the road for two weeks so they want to make the most of home ice in this match-up. The Dallas Stars have won just 6 of their 16 road games this season.
Per the above, there is value with the money line side here and the best bet (value) is to play the small home favorite based on a projected final score of Anaheim Ducks 3, Dallas Stars 2