Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - December 6

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The Dallas Stars (16-9) square off against the Vegas Golden Knights (17-7-3) at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, December 6 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars fell to the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in their most recent outing, while the Golden Knights are coming off a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Friday's game.

In the last 10 games for the Golden Knights (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has given up 25 goals. They have registered 18 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored one goal (5.6%).

Stars vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Stars 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (+102)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars have gone 1-0-1 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 16-9.
  • Dallas has six points (3-2-0) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost.
  • Dallas has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-6-0 record).
  • The Stars have scored three or more goals 14 times, and are 12-2-0 in those games (to record 24 points).
  • In the eight games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 5-3-0 to register 10 points.
  • In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 9-6-0 (18 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 7-2-0 to record 14 points.

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a record of 17-7-3 this season and are 2-3-5 in overtime matchups.
  • Vegas has earned 14 points (6-1-2) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Golden Knights scored just one goal in two games and have gone 1-0-1 (three points).
  • Vegas failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 20 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
  • Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 10-4-0 (20 points).
  • The Golden Knights' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Golden Knights finished 7-2-3 in those matchups (17 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Golden Knights AVG Golden Knights Rank
9th 3.32 Goals Scored 3.52 7th
3rd 2.56 Goals Allowed 2.93 11th
10th 29.8 Shots 29.9 8th
5th 27.1 Shots Allowed 28.3 14th
21st 18.75% Power Play % 26.56% 6th
5th 83.1% Penalty Kill % 78.57% 20th

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