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Penguins vs. Stars prediction: Dallas favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [12/7/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Dallas Stars will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Sunday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of the Penguins vs. Stars game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Penguins vs. Stars prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Stars 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Stars a 61% chance of defeating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Penguins vs. Stars odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +152 | -180 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Stars 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 | Penguins +1.5 | -155 |
| Moneyline | Penguins | +152 |
| Total | Over 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Penguins +1.5 at the spread.
Penguins vs. Stars player props
Who will score a goal in Penguins vs. Stars?
According to our model, Wyatt Johnston is most likely to score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Stars.
Our projections give Johnston a 41.3% chance of scoring a goal at American Airlines Center, while the star is an 8.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 36.9% |
| Bryan Rust | 31.8% |
| Anthony Mantha | 25.5% |
| Thomas Novak | 23.2% |
| Kevin Hayes | 21.2% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 41.3% |
| Jason Robertson | 41.3% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 38.3% |
| Roope Hintz | 31.4% |
| Jamie Benn | 18.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 8.1% |
| Bryan Rust | 5.9% |
| Thomas Novak | 4.5% |
| Anthony Mantha | 4.4% |
| Kevin Hayes | 3.6% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | 8.9% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 8.4% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 7.5% |
| Roope Hintz | 6.2% |
| Jamie Benn | 3.3% |
Penguins vs. Stars game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's game between the Stars and Penguins at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Dallas Stars
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
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Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Sunday.
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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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