New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars January 7th 2025

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Rangers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. In this non-conference matchup, the Stars are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.

Dallas vs. New York Key Information

• Teams: Stars at Rangers
• Where: Madison Square Garden New York
• Date: Tuesday, January 7th
• Betting Odds DAL -164 | NYR +138 O/U 6

The Stars Can Win If…

Dallas dropped to 24-13-1 after a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 goals falling just short.

After falling behind 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers scored twice more, including an empty-netter, to seal the win.

Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene followed with his seventh goal. Duchene also added his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before striking twice in the second. They finished the game with 32 giveaways.

Defensively, the Stars gave up the first two goals of the game and the last two, leading to a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. They allowed the opening goal at 5:15 in the first period and another at 8:47 in the second. After tying the game at 2-2, they gave up the final two goals, including an empty-netter with 1:00 left. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.

• Dallas has put together a record of 3-0 over their past three games. This also includes going 2-1 puck line and an over-under mark of 0-1-2.
• Dallas has put together a record of 7-3 in their last ten games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 4-6, while posting an over-under record of 1-6-3.

The Rangers Can Win If…

The Rangers moved closer to .500 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders, bringing their record to 18-20-1. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

Four different players contributed to the scoring for the Rangers. Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including one at 16:37 in the third period to seal the win.

Artemi Panarin led the Rangers with two goals in their 5-2 win over the Islanders, including an empty-netter for his ninth of the season. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, coming on a shorthanded play. Vincent Trocheck followed with his 4th goal, and Adam Edstrom added his first of the season.

Mika Zibanejad contributed three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They had 14 giveaways in the game.

On the defensive side, the Rangers will look to build on their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin finished with 35 saves and a 94.6% save percentage. The Rangers’ defense also contributed 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks.

• The Rangers have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. However, they have only gone 1-2 vs. the puck line over this stretch. Their over-under record in these three games was 2-1.
• Across New York’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 3-7. Against the spread, New York went 2-8 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Lean

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Rangers to secure a victory over the Stars at home. With the moneyline currently set at +138, I’m locking in my bet on the Rangers straight-up.

Our projections have the Rangers pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Rangers, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

Stars Look to Keep Hot Streak Alive Against Rangers

The Dallas Stars are rolling, and they’re kicking off a big road trip with plenty of momentum. They’ve won four straight and picked up points in their last six games (5-0-1). Now, they’re heading to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night to take on the New York Rangers, who are looking to string together wins for the first time in almost two months.

Dallas Stars: Riding High

The Stars are in a groove right now, making a push to close the gap in the Central Division race. They’re just seven points behind the Winnipeg Jets and have three fewer games played, giving them a real shot to catch up.

• Defensive Powerhouse:
  Dallas is tied for the fewest goals allowed in the league (95), thanks to their rock-solid defense and stellar goaltending.
• Key Win at Home:
  Before hitting the road, the Stars pulled out a gutsy 3-2 overtime win against Utah, with Thomas Harley delivering the game-winner. It wasn’t their prettiest game, but they got the job done. “We want two points every night, even when we’re not at our best,” captain Jamie Benn said.
• What’s Ahead:
  This five-game road trip is crucial for Dallas. Four of their opponents are outside the playoff picture, so it’s a golden opportunity to rack up points before a tough matchup against Toronto.

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New York Rangers: Trying to Find Consistency

The Rangers have had a bumpy ride this season. After a hot start, things cooled off fast—they’re just 6-16-0 since mid-November. Still, a big 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday might be the spark they need.

• Offensive Explosion:
  Against Chicago, 12 different Rangers got on the scoresheet, with Filip Chytil leading the charge with two goals. Rookie Brett Berard chipped in two assists in a breakout performance.
• Injury Concerns:
  • Goalie Igor Shesterkin is still on injured reserve, leaving the net to Jonathan Quick or Louis Domingue. Quick is one win away from 400 career victories, so he could get the nod.
  • Chris Kreider missed the Chicago game with an upper-body injury, and his status is still up in the air.
• Coach’s Praise:
  Head coach Peter Laviolette liked what he saw against the Blackhawks: “After going down early, we fought back and had a great response. That’s the kind of effort we need.”

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What to Watch For

Why the Stars Could Win:

• Momentum: They’ve been red-hot, with four straight wins and a defense that’s hard to crack.
• Motivation: Dallas lost to the Rangers 3-1 back in December, so they’ll want to even the score

Why the Rangers Could Pull an Upset:

• Offensive Depth: If they can replicate Sunday’s scoring outburst, they’ll be tough to handle.
• Home-Ice Advantage: Playing at MSG always gives them a lift.

Bottom Line

The Stars are firing on all cylinders as they kick off their longest road trip of the season. The Rangers, meanwhile, are trying to build some consistency and could use another big win to get back on track.

Will Dallas keep their streak alive, or can New York steal the spotlight at home? Either way, it’s shaping up to be a thrilling matchup under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.