Stars vs. Islanders Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

The Dallas Stars (12-4-3, on a five-game winning streak) host the New York Islanders (10-7-2) at American Airlines Center. The contest on Tuesday, Nov. 18 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to win Tuesday's game.

The Islanders have a 6-3-1 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 29 total goals (five power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.6%) while allowing 27 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Islanders Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Stars 4, Islanders 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-172)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars have gone 3-3-6 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 12-4-3.
• In the nine games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-0-2 record (good for 16 points).
• Looking at the four times this season the Stars ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
• Dallas has finished 1-0-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
• The Stars are 10-2-1 in the 13 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 21 points).
• In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
• In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 7-2-1 (15 points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to register 12 points.

Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders (10-7-2 overall) have posted a record of 3-2-5 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• New York has earned 12 points (6-1-0) in its seven games decided by one goal.
• This season the Islanders recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• New York failed to win all five games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 13 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
• This season, New York has recorded a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 5-1-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 1-6-1 (three points).
• The Islanders have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.

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Stars vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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