Stars vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - January 7

The Dallas Stars (24-13-1, on a four-game winning streak) go on the road against the New York Rangers (18-20-1) at Madison Square Garden. The game on Tuesday, January 7 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 contests, the Rangers have put up a 3-7-0 record after putting up 23 total goals (one power-play goal on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 3.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Stars vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Stars 4, Rangers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-183)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have a 24-13-1 record overall, with a 3-1-4 record in games that have required overtime.
• Dallas has 13 points (6-3-1) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Dallas has taken 11 points from the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (5-7-1 record).
• The Stars have scored three or more goals in 22 games (19-3-0, 38 points).
• In the 12 games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 9-3-0 record (18 points).
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Dallas is 14-10-1 (29 points).
• The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Stars finished 10-2-0 in those contests (20 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a -1-1 record in overtime matchups this season and an 18-20-1 overall record.
• In the 12 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
• This season the Rangers recorded only one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
• When New York has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
• The Rangers have scored more than two goals in 21 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 6-5-1 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 8-8-1 (17 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 20 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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