Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/06/2025

by Rod Pearson

Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Thursday, November 6, 2025
Venue:  American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to Watch:  ESPN+


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Ducks +160, Stars -192; Over/Under:  6.5 goals
Bet365:  Moneyline:  Ducks +160, Stars -190; Over/Under:  6 goals
BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Ducks +155, Stars -190; Over/Under:  6 goals

Season Record

Anaheim Ducks:  8-3-1 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Dallas Stars:  7-3-3 (4th place, Central Division)

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Anaheim Ducks:  7-2-1 last 10
Dallas Stars:  4-3-3 last 10



Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Preview and Analysis


The Ducks are entering this game with 17 points, an 8-3-1 record overall, and they are 4-2-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Florida Panthers in their last game, winning that one at home 7-3. Cutter Gauthier led the team in goals scored with 3 as he recorded the hattrick while Nikita Nesterenko, Chris Kreider, Jacob Trouba, and Jansen Harkins each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Leo Carlsson and Troy Terry each led the team in assists with 2 while Cutter Gauthier led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Lukáš Dostál was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 21 shots with 18 saves and a .857 save percentage. Their offense has scored 48 goals this season averaging 4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 37 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.


The Stars are entering this game with 17 points, a 7-3-3 record overall, and they are 4-2-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Edmonton Oilers in their last game, winning that one at home 4-3 in a shootout. Mikko Rantanen led the team in goals scored with 2 while Miro Heiskanen scored 1 goal for them in that one. Wyatt Johnston led the team in assists with 3 while Jason Robertson led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Casey DeSmith was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 26 shots with 23 saves and a .885 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 37 goals this season averaging 2.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 39 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.


Ducks vs Stars Prediction

The current betting odds have the Ducks listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Ducks have looked great in their games this season with their 8-3-1 record overall which has them right at the top of their division in the West. They have been a good road team too with their 4-2-1 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Stars have looked good in their games this season with their 7-3-3 record overall which has them in the top half of their division in the West. They have looked good on home ice too with their 4-2-1 home record this year. They are off a win over the Oilers in their last one, but they have been really up and down since the start of the season and they haven't been blowing teams away lately either. They have been playing in some tight games, needing a comeback and a shootout to beat the Oilers the other night, and this is a red hot Ducks team that has the much better offense right now. The Ducks are off a 7-3 win over the Panthers in their last one and they have been rolling lately, this is great value for a team that is playing like one of the best in the NHL. Look for the Ducks to continue rolling here or at least keep the game close. The best way to place a bet here is on the Ducks to win this game or on the puckline.

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NHL Betting Trends


Anaheim Ducks: 70-105 (+7.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 21-19 (+15.8 units) on the moneyline as a road underdog of +100 to +200. 28-51 (+5.3 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 34-26 UNDER against excellent power play teams- scoring on over 17.5% of their chances.

Dallas Stars: 36-30 (-7.1 units) on the moneyline as a home favorite of -200 or less. 60-45 (-5.1 units) on the moneyline after playing a home game. 58-54 (-5.9 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 32-23 UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%).

Key Injuries


Anaheim Ducks:  R. Gudas (D) Day To Day - Lower Body. M. Granlund (C) Out - Lower Body. R. Strome (C) Out - Upper-body.

Dallas Stars:  R. Faksa (C) Day To Day - Lower Body. J. Oettinger (G) Day To Day - Personal. R. Hintz (C) Day To Day - Undisclosed. M. Duchene (C) Day To Day - Upper Body. N. Lundkvist (D) Out - Lower Body. J. Benn (LW) Out - Lung.


Notable Quotes


"I didn't think it was a major. I think everybody could look at it a different way, but it looked like there was no intention there. He was just going through the middle. It was just one of those unfortunate hits." - Joel Quenneville after his team’s win against the Panthers in their game on Tuesday.


“[Rantanen] is so big for us. He's a big man, but he's so big for us in more ways than on the ice. He's tremendous on the ice, a tremendous competitor. He's a great leader. He's just so good for our locker room. Again, top players against top players you can see everything rises and it's exciting to watch.” - Glen Gulutzan after his team’s win against the Oilers in their game on Tuesday.


Starting Lineups


Anaheim Ducks
LW Chris Kreider
C Leo Carlsson
RW Troy Terry
LD Jackson LaCombe
RD Drew Helleson
G Lukas Dostal

Dallas Stars
LW Jason Robertson
C Wyatt Johnston
RW Mikko Rantanen
LD Esa Lindell
RD Miro Heiskanen
G Casey DeSmith

Statistical Leaders


Anaheim Ducks
Points: Leo Carlsson (18)
Goals: Cutter Gauthier (10)
Assists: Leo Carlsson (13)
GAA: Lukas Dostal (2.59)

Dallas Stars
Points: Mikko Rantanen (17)
Goals: Wyatt Johnston (7)
Assists: Mikko Rantanen (10)
GAA: Jake Oettinger (2.54)

Coaches:
Anaheim Ducks: Joel Quenneville (1st season)
Dallas Stars: Glen Gulutzan (1st season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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