Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/20/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 20,2024

Venue:  Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Stars +120, Rangers -142; Over/Under:  6.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Stars +120, Rangers -145; Over/Under:  6.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Stars +120, Rangers -145; Over/Under:  6.5 goals

Dallas Stars:  34-14-7 (1st place, Central Division)

New York Rangers:  36-16-3 (1st place, Metropolitan Division)

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Dallas Stars:  7-1-2 last 10

New York Rangers:  8-1-1 last 10

The Stars are entering this game with 75 points, a 34-14-7 record overall, and they are 17-8-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Edmonton Oilers in their last game, losing that at home 4-3 in overtime, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Boston Bruins still to be played on Monday. In their game against the Oilers, Matt Duchene, Thomas Harley, and Mason Marchment each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Matt Duchene led the team in assists with 2 while Thomas Harley, Miro Heiskanen, and Wyatt Johnston each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Jake Oettinger was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 24 shots with 20 saves and a .833 save percentage. Their offense has scored 208 goals this season averaging 3.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 167 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.

The Rangers are entering this game with 75 points, a 36-16-3 record overall, and they are 19-7-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the New York Islanders in their last game, winning that one on the road 6-5 in overtime. Vincent Trocheck led the team in goals scored with 2 while Artemi Panarin, Erik Gustafsson, Chris Kreider, and Mika Zibanejad each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Artemi Panarin, Adam Fox, and Alexis Lafrenière each led the team in assists with 2 while Chris Kreider led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Igor Shesterkin was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 41 shots with 36 saves and a .878 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 185 goals this season averaging 3.4 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 156 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Rangers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rangers have looked really good in their games this season with their 36-16-3 record overall which has them leading their division in the East with one of the best records in the entire NHL. They have looked great on home ice this season with their 19-7-0 home record and they have been really hot in their games lately too, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Stars have also looked really good in their games this season with their 34-14-7 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with one of the best records in the entire NHL too. They have also been a good road team this season with their 17-8-3 road record. The Stars are entering this game really hot too as they are 7-1-2 in their last 10 games but they are coming off a loss against the Oilers in their last game played and they are in a much tougher situation here too. The Stars are playing this game on a back-to-back with a really tough game against the Bruins who are one of the best teams in the NHL too. That game is going to take a lot of energy out of them on this back-to-back which puts the rested Rangers at a huge advantage in this game, considering how good they have looked on home ice too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rangers to win this game. 

Stars Rangers Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Tuesday, February 20,2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Rangers 4 Stars 2.

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Dallas Stars: 14-17 (-10.6 units) on the moneyline when playing on back-to-back days. 12-14 (-7 units) on the moneyline after scoring 3 goals or more in 5 straight games. 35-20 OVER in all games. 22-12 OVER after one or more consecutive overs. 10-3 OVER after a close loss by 1 goal in their previous game.

New York Rangers: 146-97 (+14.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 87-58 (+9.3 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 28-13 (+12.1 units) on the moneyline after playing 2 straight games where 7 or more total goals were scored. 10-2 OVER revenging a loss vs opponent of 2 goals or more. 20-13 OVER off a win or tie in their previous game.

Dallas Stars:  E. Dadonov (RW) Late March - Lower Body. N. Lundkvist (D) Ques Mon - Concussion. J. Hakanpaa (D) Ques Mon - Upper Body. J. Rosburg (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

New York Rangers:  B. Wheeler (RW) out for season - Lower Body. R. Lindgren (D) Ques Tues - Upper Body. F. Chytil (C) out for season - Upper Body.

“They’re an opportunistic team. If you take penalties, they’re going to make you pay.” - Peter DeBoer after his team’s loss against the Oilers in their game on Saturday.

“These games that take place are special, I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of them. There have been some good ones but this one has to be up there, near the top of the list.” - Peter Laviolette after his team’s win against the Islanders in their game on Sunday.

LW Robertson, Jason

C Hintz, Roope

RW Pavelski, Joe

LD Harley, Thomas

RD Heiskanen, Miro

G Oettinger, Jake

LW Panarin, Artemi

C Trocheck, Vincent

RW Lafrenière, Alexis

LD Lindgren, Ryan

RD Fox, Adam

G Shesterkin, Igor

Points: J. Robertson (55)

Goals: R. Hintz (23)

Assists: J. Robertson (37)

GAA: J. Oettinger (2.93)

Points: A. Panarin (74)

Goals: A. Panarin (32)

Assists: A. Panarin (42)

GAA: J. Quick (2.36)

Coaches:

Dallas Stars: Peter DeBoer (2nd season)

New York Rangers: Peter Laviolette (1st season)