Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Stars

The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Sunday, December 7.

We’re keeping our prediction simple which is the Stars to secure a victory in 60 minutes. The home team should have the edge over the Penguins and the 3-Way Moneyline offers an attractive -118.

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Pittsburgh Penguins have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 at Benchmark International Arena. Evgeni Malkin bagged two goals, while Ville Koivunen and Benjamin Kindel scored once. Goalie Tristan Jarry stopped 37 shots (.925).

Dallas Stars have enjoyed three consecutive home wins at American Airlines Center. Last time out, San Jose Sharks were beaten 4-1. The goals were shared around between four players including Miro Heiskanen. Goalie Jake Oettinger made 16 saves (.941).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At American Airlines Center, they recorded a 5-3 win over the Stars. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Stars have won six.

Starting Goalies

Tristan Jarry (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-2-0	2.6	.913	1
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-4-2	2.5	.908	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 28.6% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 2.9 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Sidney Crosby is the top points scorer with 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists, with Evgeni Malkin racking up 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 2.62 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Stars have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.0 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.

The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 14 points, 9 goals and 5 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after having 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.01 GAA with a .925 SV%, including one shutout.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

Dallas Stars look value on the 60-minute line and our pick is that they will claim a victory in this NHL clash. We’re happy to take the -118 that the home team win in regulation time.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Penguins vs Stars stats:

• Stars have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Stars have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Stars have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Stars have won 6 of their last 10 games against Penguins.

Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evgeni Malkin Over 1.5 Shots -189

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -189.

Latest Evgeni Malkin Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+310

First

+1800

Assists

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 2 - 4 Stars

A 4-2 win in favor of the Stars is available at odds of +1300. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Stars

1-0

Penguins

+6000

Stars

+5000

2-0

Penguins

+6000

Stars

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1700

Stars

+1400

3-0

Penguins

+4500

Stars

+2500

3-1

Penguins

+2400

Stars

+1600

3-2

Penguins

+1000

Stars

+800

4-0

Penguins

+6000

Stars

+2900

4-1

Penguins

+2400

Stars

+1200

4-2

Penguins

+2000

Stars

+1300

4-3

Penguins

+1200

Stars

+950

5-0

Penguins

+11000

Stars

+5000

5-1

Penguins

+4000

Stars

+1800

5-2

Penguins

+2400

Stars

+1300

5-3

Penguins

+2900

Stars

+2000

5-4

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+1900

6-0

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+7000

6-1

Penguins

+10000

Stars

+3500

6-2

Penguins

+5000

Stars

+2200

6-3

Penguins

+4000

Stars

+2400

6-4

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+4500

7-0

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+11000

7-1

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+6000

7-2

Penguins

+12500

Stars

+5500

7-3

Penguins

+8000

Stars

+4500

7-4

Penguins

+8000

Stars

+5500

7-5

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-1

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-2

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+9000

8-3

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-4

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+12500

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. At +146, Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +108.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Penguins

+146

Stars

-179

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+255

Tie

+350

Stars

-120

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-167

Stars -1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Jason Robertson has odds of -100. He is available at +750 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

-100

Anytime

+750

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+135

Anytime

+900

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+170

Anytime

+1000

Roope Hintz (Stars)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+350

Anytime

+1900

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

First

+375

Anytime

+2500

Rutger McGroarty (Penguins)

First

+390

Anytime

+2200

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Hayes (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

First

+525

Anytime

+2500

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Ville Koivunen (Penguins)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Esa Lindell (Stars)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Oskar Back (Stars)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Radek Faksa (Stars)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Colin Blackwell (Stars)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Nathan Bastian (Stars)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Kris Letang (Penguins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Kyle Capobianco (Stars)

First

+1100

Anytime

+6600

Ilya Lyubushkin (Stars)

First

+1800

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+115

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Roope Hintz (Stars)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-175

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Sam Steel (Stars)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Esa Lindell (Stars)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-145

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Roope Hintz (Stars)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-189

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.4

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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