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Stars vs. Ducks prediction: Why Dallas is favored to win Friday's NHL matchup [12/19/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks predictions for NHL Friday.
The Anaheim Ducks will face the Dallas Stars, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Honda Center on Friday, commencing at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Stars a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Ducks.
This article offers further insights into Friday's Stars vs. Ducks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Stars vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NHL matchup between the Stars and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Stars a 52% chance of beating the Ducks.
According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Stars vs. Ducks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stars | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+220) | +1.5 (-270) |
| Moneyline | -102 | -112 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Stars vs. Ducks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Stars -1.5 | +220 |
| Moneyline | Stars | -102 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -118 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Stars to win.
Stars vs. Ducks player props
Who will score a goal in Stars vs. Ducks?
According to our model, Jason Robertson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Stars vs. Ducks.
Our projections give Robertson a 38.5% chance of scoring a goal at Honda Center, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | 38.5% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 36.2% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 35.6% |
| Roope Hintz | 28.5% |
| Matt Duchene | 23.0% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 30.0% |
| Leo Carlsson | 29.6% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 27.3% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 22.6% |
| Troy Terry | 22.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | 8.3% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 7.3% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 6.4% |
| Roope Hintz | 5.3% |
| Matt Duchene | 4.4% |
Anaheim Ducks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Chris Kreider | 5.9% |
| Leo Carlsson | 5.6% |
| Cutter Gauthier | 5.0% |
| Beckett Sennecke | 4.5% |
| Troy Terry | 4.3% |
Stars vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details
Friday's matchup between the Ducks and Stars at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Honda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Stars vs. Ducks insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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