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Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026
Anaheim finally gets back home, and they need it. The Ducks are winless in nine and the losses have come in all flavors, but the common thread is the same: not enough quality around the net when the game is still within reach. They’ve had stretches where they hang around, then one bad five-minute window turns into a two-goal hole that’s hard to climb out of.
Dallas comes in with steadier form and one of the strongest road profiles in the league, but this is not a perfect spot for them either. The Stars are on the second night of a back-to-back after beating the Kings in Los Angeles on Monday, and they’re in the middle of a long trip. That creates at least a little opportunity for Anaheim to play its best 40 minutes of hockey in a while.
The market is basically a coin flip. That’s the interesting part. You’re being asked whether you trust Dallas in a fatigue spot, or whether you’re willing to buy Anaheim at home despite the slide.
Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
These are current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring updated NHL odds for any late movement tied to goalie confirmation, travel rest, and lineup decisions.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | -117 | -1.5 (+190) | 6.0 (O -110 / U -110) |
| Anaheim Ducks | -103 | +1.5 (-230) | 6.0 (O -110 / U -110) |
Dallas Stars Betting Form
Dallas is still one of the more reliable “process” teams in the league. They don’t need a wide-open game to win, and they can play through different types of opponents because they’re comfortable defending when the game tightens. They’ve also been excellent on the road, which matters when you’re handicapping a team that doesn’t need last change to execute.
The fatigue angle is real, though. Back-to-backs can show up in the forecheck and in defensive-zone coverage, especially late. If Dallas is a half-step slow, Anaheim can actually generate chances off retrievals and second opportunities. That doesn’t mean Anaheim will finish, but it does mean the Ducks can be competitive for longer than the standings suggest.
For recent form and matchup splits, check the Dallas Stars stats and results, and confirm availability with the linked Dallas Stars injury report before placing anything.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Form
Anaheim’s winless stretch is ugly, but the home record is the one reason you can still make a case for them. They’ve played better in their own building, and their path to winning games has been fairly consistent when it happens: get to the inside, create traffic, and force goalies into second-save situations. The problem lately is they’re not doing enough of that until late, and by then the opponent can sit on structure.
The Ducks’ goalie situation matters too. Lukas Dostal has had a heavy workload this season and the numbers reflect that at times. If Anaheim is going to win, they can’t give up the first soft goal and they can’t take penalties that turn into a power-play deficit. They need a clean start, a stable first period, and then the game becomes playable.
If you want the broader snapshot, use the Anaheim Ducks schedule and stats, and keep the linked Anaheim Ducks injury report open for any late lineup changes.
Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup Breakdown
This is about who wins the first 10 minutes. Anaheim has been getting behind early and then chasing, and Dallas is the type of team that can punish that with controlled shifts and smart puck management. If the Ducks start slow again, Dallas can grind them into bad decisions.
If Anaheim starts fast, the game changes. Dallas is on a back-to-back, and Anaheim’s best chance is to make Dallas skate early, win some board battles, and turn it into a game where the Stars’ legs are doing extra work. Anaheim also needs to create traffic. Dallas goalies can be tough when they’re seeing everything clean, and Anaheim doesn’t have the finishing margin to win a perimeter shooting contest.
This is also the season series finale, and the first two meetings were road wins for both teams. That matters less than the current context, but it does tell you Anaheim has been able to find offense against Dallas when the game gets loose. If special teams gets involved or if the game turns into transition, the total is more vulnerable.
Goalie confirmation is still a key variable. Dallas is expected to rotate in Casey DeSmith, but it’s not a lock until it’s posted. Anaheim’s starter also matters. If Dallas gets DeSmith and Anaheim goes with a tired Dostal, the edge leans Dallas. If Dallas goes off-script in net, I’d be more cautious on the Stars.
Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks Predictions and Best Bets
I’m leaning Dallas in this spot. Anaheim’s home record is respectable, but they’re not playing like a team you want to trust to close games, and the Ducks keep needing perfect segments to win. Dallas doesn’t. The Stars can win by taking the third period and managing the last ten minutes.
I’m not interested in the Dallas puck line because Anaheim’s best performance scenario is “competitive loss” and the price structure reflects that. If Dallas wins, it can easily be 3-2 or 4-3 with an empty-net swing in play.
The total at 6.0 is a fair number. Anaheim’s defensive issues point to the over, but if Dallas comes in a little flatter on tired legs, you can also see a more controlled pace. Without confirmed goalies, I’m staying off the total and sticking to the side.
Best Bet: Dallas Stars Moneyline (-117)
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