The Dallas Stars (23-7-5) and Anaheim Ducks (20-12-2) play at Honda Center on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-3 in their last outing, while the Ducks are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will bring home the victory in Friday’s action on the ice.

During the last 10 games for the Ducks (5-4-1), their offense has put up 30 goals while their defense has given up 32 goals. They have recorded 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (9.7%).

Stars vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Ducks 4, Stars 3.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-106)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars (23-7-5 overall) have a 4-5-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
Dallas has 23 points (10-1-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
Dallas has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-3 record).
The Stars have scored three or more goals in 23 games (20-2-1, 41 points).
In the 12 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 22 points after finishing 11-1-0.
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 13-4-4 (30 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 20-12-2 record this season and are 8-2-10 in matchups that have needed overtime.
Anaheim has earned 14 points (6-3-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks recorded just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Ducks have earned 39 points in their 24 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 6-1-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-5-1 (21 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-5-1 to register 21 points.

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