Stars vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Dec. 2

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The Dallas Stars (17-5-4) host the New York Rangers (13-12-2) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars knocked off the Ottawa Senators 6-1 in their most recent game, while the Rangers are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

Over the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 5-5-0 while putting up 30 goals against 25 goals conceded. On 18 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (38.9%).

Stars vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Stars 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+108)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars have finished 3-4-7 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 17-5-4.
  • Dallas is 9-1-2 (20 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
  • Dallas has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-2 record).
  • The Stars have scored more than two goals in 18 games (15-2-1, 31 points).
  • In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
  • In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 9-3-1 (19 points).
  • The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Stars finished 8-2-3 in those matchups (19 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

  • The Rangers have a record of 13-12-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
  • New York has earned 10 points (4-4-2) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
  • In six games this season when the Rangers finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-4-1).
  • New York has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Rangers have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (11-1-1).
  • New York has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 5-4-2 (12 points).
  • The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Rangers finished 8-8-0 in those matchups (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Rangers AVG Rangers Rank
3rd 3.5 Goals Scored 2.63 28th
7th 2.65 Goals Allowed 2.63 5th
25th 25.9 Shots 25.7 26th
14th 27.3 Shots Allowed 28.5 22nd
2nd 32.58% Power Play % 21.31% 12th
21st 79.27% Penalty Kill % 80.77% 17th

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