Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Friday’s contest between the Dallas Stars and the New York Rangers, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Stars vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total (6 goals) 16 times this season.
• There have been 17 New York games with over 6 goals this season.
• The Stars score 3.23 goals per game, compared to the Rangers’ average of 2.97, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -176

• The Stars have gone 17-9 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Dallas is 7-3 (victorious in 70.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -176 or shorter.
• The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.8% in this contest.

Rangers Moneyline: +147

• In five games as an underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset once.
• The Rangers are winless in games with moneyline odds of +147 or longer (in one chance).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 40.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, New York 2

Stars Points Leaders

• With 13 goals and 17 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors (30 points).
• With 12 goals and 15 assists, Mason Marchment is one of the top offensive options for Dallas with his 27 points (0.9 per game).
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Jason Robertson’s 27 points. He’s contributed 14 assists.
• Across 24 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 16-8-0. During those games, he’s allowed 56 goals while recording 557 saves.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is a top offensive contributor for his team with 35 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded 15 goals and 20 assists in 29 games (playing 18:23 per game).
• Adam Fox’s 25 points this season, including one goal and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• Will Cuylle has 11 goals and 12 assists for Dallas.
• Igor Shesterkin’s record stands at 10-12-1 on the season, giving up 66 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 647 saves with a .907 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Dallas vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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