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 19:00 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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-2	3.4	.883	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-10-5	2.6	.900	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.

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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 +1400. 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

+5500

Stars

+5000

2-0

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1600

Stars

+1400

3-0

Penguins

+4000

Stars

+2800

3-1

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+1600

3-2

Penguins

+950

Stars

+800

4-0

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+3300

4-1

Penguins

+2000

Stars

+1300

4-2

Penguins

+1900

Stars

+1400

4-3

Penguins

+1150

Stars

+950

5-0

Penguins

+10000

Stars

+5500

5-1

Penguins

+3500

Stars

+2000

5-2

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+1400

5-3

Penguins

+2800

Stars

+2000

5-4

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+1900

6-0

Penguins

+2200

Stars

+8000

6-1

Penguins

+9000

Stars

+4500

6-2

Penguins

+4500

Stars

+2500

6-3

Penguins

+4000

Stars

+2500

6-4

Penguins

+5500

Stars

+4500

6-5

Penguins

+5000

Stars

+4500

7-0

Penguins

+5000

Stars

+12000

7-1

Penguins

+14000

Stars

+7500

7-2

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+6000

7-3

Penguins

+7500

Stars

+4500

7-4

Penguins

+8000

Stars

+5500

7-5

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+10000

7-6

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-1

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+12000

8-2

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-3

Penguins

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-4

Penguins

+14000

Stars

+10000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Stars

+13000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -172 Moneyline betting odds. At +142, 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 +116.

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Moneyline

Penguins

+142

Stars

-172

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+225

Tie

+325

Stars

-104

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-175

Stars -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-143

Over 6.5

+116

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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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