- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks
- Scheduled for: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcasting on: Victory+
- Betting Odds: Stars (-210) Ducks (+172)
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On Friday, the Anaheim Ducks (20-12-2) are set to face off against the Dallas Stars (22-7-5) at Honda Center. Current betting odds favor the Stars at -210, while the Ducks are positioned at +172. The total points line for this game is set at 6.
In their last matchup, the Dallas Stars secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the Kings. The Stars accrued 8 penalty minutes throughout the game. Their offensive performance was impressive, resulting in four goals from 26 total shots, although they failed to capitalize on their two power play opportunities.
The Stars have conceded 69 goals at even strength while netting 79 themselves. Their opponents have been granted 108 power play opportunities (ranking 10th in the league) and have scored 19 goals from those chances. The Stars have amassed a total of 112 goals this season (4th in the NHL) while allowing 88 against. They have attempted 854 shots with a shooting percentage of 13.1%. Currently, they sit with 49 total points, boasting a points percentage of .721. Their defensive statistics reveal that the Stars have faced 945 shots, yielding a save percentage of .907. On the power play, they have executed 105 chances, converting 33 of them for a success rate of 31.43%.
In this matchup, Casey DeSmith will guard the goal. Throughout his career, DeSmith has recorded 99 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .556. His save percentage stands at .911 over 10,100 minutes played. He has faced 5,729 shots, making 5,218 saves, while allowing 511 goals against him, giving him a goals-against average of 2.87. DeSmith’s overall record is 92-62-26, having started in 178 games during his career.
Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks recently suffered a 4-3 defeat against the Blue Jackets. Despite having four power play opportunities in that game, they were unable to convert any into goals, achieving three goals from 27 shots on target.
Anaheim has taken 1,048 total shots (3rd in the NHL) with a shot percentage of 11.16%, while permitting 994 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 76.32%, facing 114 power plays, and their save percentage is currently 88.7%. They have capitalized on 113 power play opportunities, leading to a conversion rate of 17.70%. Overall, the Ducks have recorded 97 goals at even strength and 20 on power plays (ranking 13th in the NHL). They have allowed a total of 112 goals, with 85 coming at even strength and 27 while short-handed. To date, the Ducks have scored 117 goals, accumulating 42 points with a points percentage of .618.
In net for Anaheim, Lukas Dostal is expected to start. He has achieved 3,856 saves out of 4,272 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .903. Dostal’s career record is 54-64-14, having played in 140 games total. He has made 126 starts and logged 6,461 minutes of ice time. His quality start rate sits at 55.6%, with 70 quality starts to his name. His opponents average 3.30 goals per game against Dostal, who has allowed a total of 416 goals throughout his career.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL encounter, both against the spread and on the moneyline?
Prediction: Pick Dallas (-210)
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