| MATCHUP | New York Islanders | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-7-2 | 12-4-3 |
| Spread | +1.5 -166 | -1.5 140 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (105) | Under 6.5 (-125) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders beat the Mammoth, lost to the Avs, and they play the Red Wings next. The Islanders have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The New York Islanders are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring 15.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Bo Horvat leads New York with 12 goals, Jonathan Drouin has 11 assists and Matthew Schaefer has 56 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 81.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. David Rittich has allowed 19 goals on 178 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 38 goals on 371 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Flyers and Habs, and they play the Canucks next. The Stars have won 5 straight games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring on 3.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Wyatt Johnston leads Dallas with 11 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 17 assists and Jason Robertson has 82 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.79 goals per game and are killing 75.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 36 goals on 359 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 14 goals on 160 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won six of their last seven games.
- The Islanders have lost four of their last five games at American Airlines Center.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Tuesday games.
- The Islanders have lost the second period in five of their last six road games against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Islanders have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Islanders’ last nine games.
- In three of the Islanders’ last four games, the team trailing after the first period has won the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the last seven night games between the Islanders and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Islanders’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Islanders’ last five road games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Stars’ last four home games.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Seguin has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Stars as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in six of the Stars’ last seven home games.
- Roope Hintz has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Wyatt Johnston ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Goals (8) this season.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Emil Heineman has scored the first goal in each of the Islanders’ last three road games.
- Emil Heineman has scored a goal in each of the Islanders’ last three games.
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Stars.
- Anthony DeAngelo has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders’ last three games.
- Jonathan Drouin has recorded 11 career blocks against the Stars – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank T8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.26).
- The Dallas Stars rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.44%).
- The New York Islanders have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (6).
- The New York Islanders have recorded the equal-most wins when tied after Period 2 this season (4).
New York Islanders vs Dallas Stars Prediction
The Islanders are playing well enough to deserve a look in the plus money role, but they’re one of those teams that lets me down the second I start to show them some love. The Stars are on a heater, and they’re far more trustworthy when they get into runs like this. The defense has not only picked up, but the offense has scored a combined 12 goals in their last two games. The Stars have scored 3 or more goals in 7 of their last 8 games. I can’t step in front of the Stars, especially for an Islanders team that doesn’t like me. Give me the Stars.