Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers Prediction, 1/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-102) Rangers (-118)

Madison Square Garden is the location where the New York Rangers (23-12-7) will try to defeat the Dallas Stars (25-11-6) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Dallas at -102 and New York is priced at -118. The betting total is set at 6.

The Dallas Stars had a decent effort after finishing in a 1-1 tie against the Islanders in their last outing. Dallas tallied 6 penalty mins for this matchup. The Stars left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this game. In addition, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. In the matchup, they finished 1 of the 26 shots they tried.

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In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have notched 145 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) for the season and have given up 109. For the season, they have recorded 56 points and their points percentage comes in at .667. Dallas has accumulated 128 power play chances and they have tallied 35 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 27.34%. When playing at even strength, the Stars have allowed 85 goals while notching 110 when they are on offense. Dallas has tried 1,349 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. The Stars so far have had 1,305 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .916. Dallas Stars opponents have tallied 140 power play tries (10th in professional hockey) and have earned 24 goals in those chances.

The man protecting the net in this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has been able to score 245 goals versus Oettinger in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.41. Oettinger has been involved in 108 contests over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is .916 for his 6,094 minutes played. He has amassed an overall mark of 60-29-11 and got the start in 100 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger is sitting with 60 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .600. Oettinger has had 2,927 shot attempts against him and has recorded 2,682 total saves.

In their last contest, New York faced the Wild in a game where the Rangers got the tie by a tally of 3-3. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Rangers earned 3 goals out of the 43 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Rangers have earned 105 goals at even strength and 31 goals (12th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. New York has tried 1,378 shots (7th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.87%, while allowing the other team 1,232 shots. Over the course of the season, the New York Rangers have accumulated 136 goals, 53 points, as well as a points percentage of .631. They have granted a total of 114 goals to be scored by of a combination of 91 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 134 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 23.13%. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.99% on the other teams 121 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 90.7%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Igor Shesterkin in net. The opposition is averaging 2.35 goals/game and he has surrendered 296 goals overall. Shesterkin's quality start rate comes in at 68.3% and he has accumulated 86 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 126 games and his ice time sits at 7,544 minutes. Shesterkin has earned a lifetime record of 81-35-13 and has been in net for 131 games. He has racked up 3,665 stops out of 3,961 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .925.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take New York (-118)

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