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The New Jersey Devils (7-4-0) and Dallas Stars (7-3-1) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Stars are favored at -125 on the moneyline, with the Devils +104 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 5.5 (-118o / -104u).
Let's get into our Devils vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Devils vs. Stars Prediction
- Pick: Stars ML (-125)
Our New Jersey vs. Dallas best bet is on Dallas to win, with the best odds currently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our liveNHL odds page.
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Devils vs Stars Odds
- Devils vs. Stars puck line: Stars -1.5 (+184), Devils +1.5 (-245)
- Devils vs. Stars over/under: 5.5 (-118o / -104u)
- Devils vs. Stars moneyline: Devils +104, Stars -125
- Devils vs. Stars best bet: Stars ML (-125)
Devils vs. Stars Preview
The "At Home, Quality Opponent, Early Season" system in NHL moneyline plays on a simple idea that the fresh months reward organized home favorites even when the visitor has a strong record.
In the first two dozen games coaches still experiment and the market leans toward the brand name road team, yet the home side owns last change, familiar boards, and the comfort of routine while the opponent adjusts line matches and travel rhythm.
That combination turns early marquee nights into statement efforts for the favorite, who can roll four lines, dictate matchups, and bank small edges that would be harder to find later in the year, creating steady value backing the home favorite against a quality foe before the season fully settles.
The Stars enter on a five-game win streak and carry a 4-2-0 record on home ice, outscoring opponents by two full goals per game during their current home stand.
Dallas boasts elite defensive structure backed by Jake Oettinger. The netminder ranks among the league leaders with a 1.43 goals-against average, a .930 save percentage, and three shutouts this season.
The Devils present a formidable opponent with a 7-4-0 overall record, led by Jack Hughes and his team-leading 12 points. However, New Jersey faces early-season travel adjustments, carrying a 1-2-0 record on the road as they open this Western swing.
Last change proves crucial for Stars coach Glen Gulutzan. Dictating matchups allows Dallas to slow down the Hughes line while leaning on Mikko Rantanen's 14 points to exploit deep offensive shifts.
Back the Stars moneyline as the home system pick triggers a high-value opportunity in this early-season marquee battle.
Best Bet: Stars ML (-125)
