Devils vs Stars Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Mar 24

Fans celebrate a Dallas Stars' victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Monday, April 28, 2025.
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  • The Stars are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Devils
  • Devils vs. Stars Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The New Jersey Devils (35-32) visit American Airlines Center to take on the Dallas Stars (43-16) on Mar. 24 in Dallas, TX. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.

The Stars are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Devils vs. Stars Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Devils vs. Stars Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Devils+1.5 -1706 -110+140
Stars-1.5 +1406 -110-170

Devils vs Stars Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Stars will win this game with 79.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Devils vs Stars Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Stars will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 away games (+7.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 away games (+7.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 15 games (+5.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New Jersey Devils have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 10 games (+4.00 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+8.70 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+6.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+6.10 Units / 19% ROI)

Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Devils are 25-44 against the spread this NHL season (-23.8 Units / -23.75% ROI).

  • Devils are 35-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.35 Units /-3.9% ROI
  • Devils are 29-39 when betting the Over for -14.25 Units / -18.48% ROI
  • Devils are 39-29 when betting the Under for +7.95 Units /10.54% ROI

Stars Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Stars are 28-42 against the spread this NHL season (-9.2 Units /-10.06% ROI).

  • Stars are 43-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.5 Units / 4.36% ROI
  • Stars are 34-35 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -6.17% ROI
  • Stars are 35-34 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -2.73% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Stars vs Devils

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Jason Robertson (DAL) +130
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) +145
Jack Hughes (NJ) +170
Nico Hischier (NJ) +240
Matt Duchene (DAL) +240
Jamie Benn (DAL) +270

Points Per Game Predictions for Stars vs Devils

Player Name Over Under
Jamie Benn (DAL) 0.5 +110 0.5 -150
Timo Meier (NJ) 0.5 +110 0.5 -145
Justin Hryckowian (DAL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Jack Hughes (NJ) 1.5 +150 1.5 -200

Shots on Goal Predictions for Stars vs Devils

Player Name Over Under
Jamie Benn (DAL) 1.5 +100 1.5 -135
Timo Meier (NJ) 3.5 +110 3.5 -150
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 2.5 -140 2.5 +105
Jack Hughes (NJ) 3.5 -105 3.5 -130
Michael Bunting (DAL) 1.5 -135 1.5 -105

Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Stars

The Devils were 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .148

The Devils are 1-24 (.040) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .147

The Devils are undefeated (21-0) when leading after the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .853

The Devils are 10-5 (.667) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .483

Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Devils

The Stars were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars are 136-84 (.618) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars are 7-1 (.875) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .517

The Stars are 90-57 (.612) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Devils have scored on 11% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Devils have scored on 13% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Devils have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%

The Stars have 7 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have 5 cycle chances while shorthanded this season — tied for most among NHL Teams

The Stars have scored on 23% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Devils allowed 0.7 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9

The Devils had a .841 slot save percentage last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830

The Stars have allowed 4.4 high danger chances per game in the third period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.4

The Stars have allowed 14.8 high danger chances per game this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2

The Stars have allowed 2.7 goals per game this season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1

The Stars allowed 0.9 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1


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