Pittsburgh Penguins

Ice Hockey NHL American Airlines Center Sun 7 Dec 18:00

Dallas Stars

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

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.

Stars Set to Deliver Victory

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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Penguins Won 5-3 in Teams’ Previous H2H

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 13-4-2 2.6 .908 2
23/24 19-25-5 2.91 .903 6
Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 18-10-4 2.7 .902 2
23/24 35-14-2 2.72 .905 3
Pittsburgh Penguins – Last 10 Games

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.

Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evgeni Malkin Over 1.5 Shots -189 BetMGM logo

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.

Same Game Parlay Picks

3-Way Moneyline Stars
To Score Jason Robertson
Shots on Goal Evgeni Malkin Over 1.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of the Stars claiming victory in 60 minutes, Jason Robertson (Stars) scoring and Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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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.

Books Make Stars Moneyline Favorites

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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Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Player Goals, Powerplay Points, Assists, Shots or Goaltender Saves, then the player and goalie prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins logo Pittsburgh Penguins Stats
Dallas Stars logo 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
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Caleb Jones
Injured
Evgeni Malkin
Injured
Rickard Rakell
Injured
Filip Haallander
Injured

Dallas Stars Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tyler Seguin
Injured
Lian Bichsel
Injured
Thomas Harley
Injured
Adam Erne
Injured
Ilya Lyubushkin
Injured

Starting Lineups

Dallas Stars logo Dallas Stars

Pittsburgh Penguins logo Pittsburgh Penguins

29
Jake Oettinger
23
Esa Lindell
4
Miro Heiskanen
21
Jason Robertson
24
Roope Hintz
14
Jamie Benn
17
Bryan Rust
87
Sidney Crosby
13
Kevin Hayes
58
Kris Letang
5
Ryan Shea
35
Tristan Jarry

Dallas Stars logo Dallas Stars

Pittsburgh Penguins logo Pittsburgh Penguins

29
Jake Oettinger
44
Vladislav Kolyachonok
5
Nils Lundkvist
18
Sam Steel
53
Wyatt Johnston
96
Mikko Rantanen
39
Anthony Mantha
55
Noel Acciari
18
Thomas Novak
65
Erik Karlsson
28
Parker Wotherspoon
35
Tristan Jarry

Dallas Stars logo Dallas Stars

Pittsburgh Penguins logo Pittsburgh Penguins

29
Jake Oettinger
20
Kyle Capobianco
28
Alexander Petrovic
10
Oskar Baeck
49
Justin Hryckowian
22
Mavrik Bourque
41
Ville Koivunen
81
Benjamin Kindel
2
Rutger McGroarty
24
Matt Dumba
27
Ryan Graves
35
Tristan Jarry

Dallas Stars logo Dallas Stars

Pittsburgh Penguins logo Pittsburgh Penguins

29
Jake Oettinger
95
Matt Duchene
12
Radek Faksa
15
Colin Blackwell
16
Justin Brazeau
46
Blake Lizotte
19
Connor Dewar
35
Tristan Jarry

Previous Pittsburgh Penguins Lineups

04 Dec NHL
Penguins 4-3 Lightning
01 Dec NHL
Penguins 5-1 Flyers
29 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 7-2 Penguins
28 Nov NHL
Penguins 4-3 Blue Jackets
26 Nov NHL
Sabres 2-4 Penguins
22 Nov NHL
Kraken 3-2 Penguins
21 Nov NHL
Wild 5-0 Penguins
16 Nov NHL
Predators 0-4 Penguins
14 Nov NHL
Penguins 1-2 Predators
09 Nov NHL
Kings 3-2 Penguins

Previous Dallas Stars Lineups

05 Dec NHL
Sharks 1-4 Stars
03 Dec NHL
Stars 3-0 Devils
02 Dec NHL
Stars 2-3 Rangers
30 Nov NHL
Senators 1-6 Stars
28 Nov NHL
Mammoth 3-4 Stars
26 Nov NHL
Stars 3-2 Kraken
25 Nov NHL
Stars 8-3 Oilers
22 Nov NHL
Stars 2-3 Flames
20 Nov NHL
Stars 4-2 Canucks
18 Nov NHL
Islanders 3-2 Stars
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 50 31 15 4 66 0.66 22 27 173 145 28 18-8-1 13-7-3 4-2 7-3 3W
2 Pittsburgh 49 24 14 11 59 0.602 20 23 160 148 12 11-7-7 13-7-4 1-7 6-4 2W
3 NY Islanders 50 27 18 5 59 0.59 18 23 146 141 5 14-8-2 13-10-3 4-5 5-5 1L
4 Philadelphia 49 23 17 9 55 0.561 16 18 147 155 -8 12-8-5 11-9-4 5-3 3-7 1L
5 New Jersey 50 26 22 2 54 0.54 17 23 131 151 -20 12-9-2 14-13-0 3-0 5-5 2W
6 Washington 51 24 21 6 54 0.529 21 24 162 152 10 14-10-3 10-11-3 0-5 3-7 4L
7 Columbus 49 22 20 7 51 0.52 13 17 149 164 -15 11-8-4 11-12-3 5-1 5-5 1L
8 NY Rangers 51 21 24 6 48 0.471 14 19 138 159 -21 5-13-4 16-11-2 2-0 2-8 2L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 48 31 13 4 66 0.688 25 29 170 121 49 13-9-0 18-4-4 2-2 9-1 2W
2 Detroit 51 31 16 4 66 0.647 21 29 159 154 5 18-8-1 13-8-3 2-2 7-3 3W
3 Montreal 50 28 15 7 63 0.63 18 26 172 167 5 14-10-1 14-5-6 2-4 6-4 2W
4 Buffalo 49 27 17 5 59 0.602 21 24 163 153 10 16-6-3 11-11-2 3-0 6-4 1W
5 Boston 50 28 20 2 58 0.58 21 26 166 156 10 17-8-1 11-12-1 2-1 8-2 1L
6 Toronto 50 24 17 9 57 0.57 17 24 166 166 0 16-6-6 8-11-3 0-1 5-5 2L
7 Florida 48 25 20 3 53 0.552 22 23 146 160 -14 14-10-3 11-10-0 2-1 4-6 1L
8 Ottawa 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 20 163 164 -1 11-9-4 12-10-3 3-0 4-6 1W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 48 34 5 9 77 0.802 31 33 191 114 77 20-1-4 14-4-5 1-5 5-5 1L
2 Dallas 50 28 13 9 65 0.65 24 25 169 141 28 13-7-3 15-6-6 3-3 3-7 1W
3 Minnesota 51 28 14 9 65 0.637 19 25 164 147 17 13-6-6 15-8-3 3-3 4-6 1L
4 Utah 50 26 20 4 56 0.56 19 26 158 139 19 15-7-2 11-13-2 0-0 8-2 4W
5 Nashville 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 20 141 166 -25 13-11-2 10-11-2 3-0 5-5 2L
6 Chicago 49 20 22 7 47 0.48 16 18 135 154 -19 11-12-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
7 Winnipeg 49 20 23 6 46 0.469 18 19 147 151 -4 12-9-4 8-14-2 1-1 5-5 1W
8 St Louis 50 19 23 8 46 0.46 18 18 121 171 -50 12-9-5 7-14-3 1-2 4-6 2L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 48 24 12 12 60 0.625 17 23 161 147 14 12-7-6 12-5-6 1-5 7-3 1L
2 Edmonton 51 25 18 8 58 0.569 20 25 171 160 11 12-7-4 13-11-4 0-3 5-5 1L
3 Anaheim 50 26 21 3 55 0.55 15 20 165 176 -11 15-8-1 11-13-2 6-0 5-5 5W
4 Seattle 49 22 18 9 53 0.541 16 21 137 148 -11 11-8-5 11-10-4 1-4 4-6 1W
5 San Jose 49 25 21 3 53 0.541 14 23 153 173 -20 13-9-3 12-12-0 2-1 6-4 1L
6 LA Kings 49 20 16 13 53 0.541 13 17 129 139 -10 8-10-7 12-6-6 3-6 4-6 1W
7 Calgary 50 21 24 5 47 0.47 17 19 128 149 -21 13-8-3 8-16-2 2-2 3-7 2L
8 Vancouver 50 17 28 5 39 0.39 11 13 133 183 -50 5-14-3 12-14-2 4-1 1-9 1W
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 48 31 13 4 66 0.688 25 29 170 121 49 13-9-0 18-4-4 2-2 9-1 2W
2 Carolina 50 31 15 4 66 0.66 22 27 173 145 28 18-8-1 13-7-3 4-2 7-3 3W
3 Detroit 51 31 16 4 66 0.647 21 29 159 154 5 18-8-1 13-8-3 2-2 7-3 3W
4 Montreal 50 28 15 7 63 0.63 18 26 172 167 5 14-10-1 14-5-6 2-4 6-4 2W
5 Buffalo 49 27 17 5 59 0.602 21 24 163 153 10 16-6-3 11-11-2 3-0 6-4 1W
6 Pittsburgh 49 24 14 11 59 0.602 20 23 160 148 12 11-7-7 13-7-4 1-7 6-4 2W
7 NY Islanders 50 27 18 5 59 0.59 18 23 146 141 5 14-8-2 13-10-3 4-5 5-5 1L
8 Boston 50 28 20 2 58 0.58 21 26 166 156 10 17-8-1 11-12-1 2-1 8-2 1L
9 Toronto 50 24 17 9 57 0.57 17 24 166 166 0 16-6-6 8-11-3 0-1 5-5 2L
10 Philadelphia 49 23 17 9 55 0.561 16 18 147 155 -8 12-8-5 11-9-4 5-3 3-7 1L
11 New Jersey 50 26 22 2 54 0.54 17 23 131 151 -20 12-9-2 14-13-0 3-0 5-5 2W
12 Washington 51 24 21 6 54 0.529 21 24 162 152 10 14-10-3 10-11-3 0-5 3-7 4L
13 Florida 48 25 20 3 53 0.552 22 23 146 160 -14 14-10-3 11-10-0 2-1 4-6 1L
14 Ottawa 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 20 163 164 -1 11-9-4 12-10-3 3-0 4-6 1W
15 Columbus 49 22 20 7 51 0.52 13 17 149 164 -15 11-8-4 11-12-3 5-1 5-5 1L
16 NY Rangers 51 21 24 6 48 0.471 14 19 138 159 -21 5-13-4 16-11-2 2-0 2-8 2L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 48 34 5 9 77 0.802 31 33 191 114 77 20-1-4 14-4-5 1-5 5-5 1L
2 Dallas 50 28 13 9 65 0.65 24 25 169 141 28 13-7-3 15-6-6 3-3 3-7 1W
3 Minnesota 51 28 14 9 65 0.637 19 25 164 147 17 13-6-6 15-8-3 3-3 4-6 1L
4 Vegas 48 24 12 12 60 0.625 17 23 161 147 14 12-7-6 12-5-6 1-5 7-3 1L
5 Edmonton 51 25 18 8 58 0.569 20 25 171 160 11 12-7-4 13-11-4 0-3 5-5 1L
6 Utah 50 26 20 4 56 0.56 19 26 158 139 19 15-7-2 11-13-2 0-0 8-2 4W
7 Anaheim 50 26 21 3 55 0.55 15 20 165 176 -11 15-8-1 11-13-2 6-0 5-5 5W
8 Seattle 49 22 18 9 53 0.541 16 21 137 148 -11 11-8-5 11-10-4 1-4 4-6 1W
9 San Jose 49 25 21 3 53 0.541 14 23 153 173 -20 13-9-3 12-12-0 2-1 6-4 1L
10 LA Kings 49 20 16 13 53 0.541 13 17 129 139 -10 8-10-7 12-6-6 3-6 4-6 1W
11 Nashville 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 20 141 166 -25 13-11-2 10-11-2 3-0 5-5 2L
12 Chicago 49 20 22 7 47 0.48 16 18 135 154 -19 11-12-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
13 Calgary 50 21 24 5 47 0.47 17 19 128 149 -21 13-8-3 8-16-2 2-2 3-7 2L
14 Winnipeg 49 20 23 6 46 0.469 18 19 147 151 -4 12-9-4 8-14-2 1-1 5-5 1W
15 St Louis 50 19 23 8 46 0.46 18 18 121 171 -50 12-9-5 7-14-3 1-2 4-6 2L
16 Vancouver 50 17 28 5 39 0.39 11 13 133 183 -50 5-14-3 12-14-2 4-1 1-9 1W
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 48 34 5 9 77 0.802 31 33 191 114 77 20-1-4 14-4-5 1-5 5-5 1L
2 Tampa Bay 48 31 13 4 66 0.688 25 29 170 121 49 13-9-0 18-4-4 2-2 9-1 2W
3 Carolina 50 31 15 4 66 0.66 22 27 173 145 28 18-8-1 13-7-3 4-2 7-3 3W
4 Detroit 51 31 16 4 66 0.647 21 29 159 154 5 18-8-1 13-8-3 2-2 7-3 3W
5 Dallas 50 28 13 9 65 0.65 24 25 169 141 28 13-7-3 15-6-6 3-3 3-7 1W
6 Minnesota 51 28 14 9 65 0.637 19 25 164 147 17 13-6-6 15-8-3 3-3 4-6 1L
7 Montreal 50 28 15 7 63 0.63 18 26 172 167 5 14-10-1 14-5-6 2-4 6-4 2W
8 Vegas 48 24 12 12 60 0.625 17 23 161 147 14 12-7-6 12-5-6 1-5 7-3 1L
9 Buffalo 49 27 17 5 59 0.602 21 24 163 153 10 16-6-3 11-11-2 3-0 6-4 1W
10 Pittsburgh 49 24 14 11 59 0.602 20 23 160 148 12 11-7-7 13-7-4 1-7 6-4 2W
11 NY Islanders 50 27 18 5 59 0.59 18 23 146 141 5 14-8-2 13-10-3 4-5 5-5 1L
12 Boston 50 28 20 2 58 0.58 21 26 166 156 10 17-8-1 11-12-1 2-1 8-2 1L
13 Edmonton 51 25 18 8 58 0.569 20 25 171 160 11 12-7-4 13-11-4 0-3 5-5 1L
14 Toronto 50 24 17 9 57 0.57 17 24 166 166 0 16-6-6 8-11-3 0-1 5-5 2L
15 Utah 50 26 20 4 56 0.56 19 26 158 139 19 15-7-2 11-13-2 0-0 8-2 4W
16 Philadelphia 49 23 17 9 55 0.561 16 18 147 155 -8 12-8-5 11-9-4 5-3 3-7 1L
17 Anaheim 50 26 21 3 55 0.55 15 20 165 176 -11 15-8-1 11-13-2 6-0 5-5 5W
18 New Jersey 50 26 22 2 54 0.54 17 23 131 151 -20 12-9-2 14-13-0 3-0 5-5 2W
19 Washington 51 24 21 6 54 0.529 21 24 162 152 10 14-10-3 10-11-3 0-5 3-7 4L
20 Florida 48 25 20 3 53 0.552 22 23 146 160 -14 14-10-3 11-10-0 2-1 4-6 1L
21 Ottawa 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 20 163 164 -1 11-9-4 12-10-3 3-0 4-6 1W
22 Seattle 49 22 18 9 53 0.541 16 21 137 148 -11 11-8-5 11-10-4 1-4 4-6 1W
23 San Jose 49 25 21 3 53 0.541 14 23 153 173 -20 13-9-3 12-12-0 2-1 6-4 1L
24 LA Kings 49 20 16 13 53 0.541 13 17 129 139 -10 8-10-7 12-6-6 3-6 4-6 1W
25 Columbus 49 22 20 7 51 0.52 13 17 149 164 -15 11-8-4 11-12-3 5-1 5-5 1L
26 Nashville 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 20 141 166 -25 13-11-2 10-11-2 3-0 5-5 2L
27 NY Rangers 51 21 24 6 48 0.471 14 19 138 159 -21 5-13-4 16-11-2 2-0 2-8 2L
28 Chicago 49 20 22 7 47 0.48 16 18 135 154 -19 11-12-4 9-10-3 2-3 6-4 1W
29 Calgary 50 21 24 5 47 0.47 17 19 128 149 -21 13-8-3 8-16-2 2-2 3-7 2L
30 Winnipeg 49 20 23 6 46 0.469 18 19 147 151 -4 12-9-4 8-14-2 1-1 5-5 1W
31 St Louis 50 19 23 8 46 0.46 18 18 121 171 -50 12-9-5 7-14-3 1-2 4-6 2L
32 Vancouver 50 17 28 5 39 0.39 11 13 133 183 -50 5-14-3 12-14-2 4-1 1-9 1W