Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers Betting Picks

New York's offense is fourth on the power play and 12th in shooting percentage. They come off a 5-3 loss at home to Buffalo and end the regular season with three consecutive road contests. The Rangers are on a 13-1-1 run OVER the total on the road. The Dallas offense is ninth in the league in goals scored (3.32 per game), second on the power play, and No. 1 in shooting percentage. They come off wins over Calgary (4-3) and Minnesota (5-4), both at home. Take New York/Dallas OVER the total. 

Dallas has won four in a row allowing a total of just seven goals. For the season, the defense is second in goals allowed (2.50), No. 1 in penalty killing, and fourth in save percentage (.910). The offense, though, is 29th on the power play and 21st in shooting percentage. They're on a 10-2-3 run UNDER the total. New York's defense is ninth in save percentage (.906) and fourth in penalty killing. The Rangers are on a 10-6 run UNDER the total with an offense that is 21st in goals scored, 26th on the power play, and 27th in shooting percentage. Take Dallas/New York UNDER the total. 

New York is getting outscored on the season and plays its third straight road game. They've lost 11 of 14, getting outscored 52-31. They come off a 2-0 loss at Nashville with the defense 15th in goals surrendered. Dallas has a +21 goal differential, the second-best in the Western Conference. The offense is 12th in goals scored, while the defense is fifth in penalty killing, third in goals allowed (2.58 per game), and fifth in save percentage. This is the sixth home game over the last seven contests for Dallas, so back home ice. Play Dallas. 

The teams have met once this season and Dallas won 6-3 on Nov. 20. Tonight the Stars will attempt to end New York's current win streak at seven. The Rangers are in a letdown spot after a thrilling 6-5 overtime win over the Islanders in an outdoor game on Sunday. The Stars had won seven of eight before losing their past two in overtime against Edmonton followed by a shootout loss at Boston. Scott Wedgewood is probable for Dallas with a 13-5-4 record and Igor Shesterkin is confirmed for the Rangers after allowing all five goals against the Islanders. The Stars lead the NHL with 3.73 goals per game and they have won 17 of 28 road games. Play the Stars.