The Anaheim Ducks travel to Dallas this evening to take on the Stars in their third and final game of a short road trip. The Ducks have started to turn their season around of late with a record of (3-5-1) now after three losses to begin the season. The Stars on the other hand got off to a great start to the season with four straight wins and are now (5-2-0) for 10 points after 7 games.
Anaheim has been horrible on the road this season being outscored 13-2 in their first three road games of the season. The Ducks have been more respectable in their last two road games winning by a goal in Philly and losing by only 1 goal last game in Detroit. Ryan Getzlaf has been on a tear of late with 11 points in just 6 games following the three brutal road losses to start the season. Perry has also picked it up after no points in the first 3 games with 8 in the last 6. Anaheim needs Getzlaf and Perry, as well as their other two big guns Ryan and Selanne (7 points each in last 6) to continue firing on all cylinders to give the Ducks a chance to win. These four players, along with Hiller, are the Ducks entire team and if they don’t produce the Ducks have no chance to win.
The Stars have looked very good starting the season with Kari Lehtonen looking like their solution in goal so far this season. The Stars have allowed the third fewest goals through 7 games this season, which is amazing when compared to last season when they gave up the third most goals in the West over the course of the year. The team has a +7 goal differential which is tied for the best in the NHL and top guns Richards, Neal, Ribeiro and Eriksson have all started the season well. These players are likely chomping at the bit to play the Ducks who have given up the most goals thus far in the season (33 GA).
Anaheim Ducks vs Dallas Stars Betting Odds
Anaheim Ducks +130 (Bookmaker.com)
Dallas Stars -150 (Bookmaker.com)
The Stars are the favourites in this game thanks to their solid start to the season and Anaheim’s horrible road record.
My Pick: Dallas Stars -150
The Ducks have shown time and time again how brutal they are on the road. They have been outscored 23-10 in six home games and have only managed to pull out a win in Philadelphia. This is the third game of their road trip and I expect them to come out flat and the Dallas Stars forwards to be able to take advantage of a weak Ducks backend. The NHL Betting Tips prediction record so far this year is (3-1) for +2.39 units. Check back every day for new free NHL picks!
Written by: Niko de Jonge
Tagged with: Anaheim Ducks • Dallas Stars