Stars vs. Red Wings Picks and Prediction – 4/14/2025

Dallas Stars (50-24-6) vs. Detroit Red Wings (37-35-7)
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: NHL Network

Previous Games:

  • Stars: Lost 5-3 vs. Utah on Saturday

  • Red Wings: Won 4-3 in OT vs. Tampa Bay

Head-to-Head:

Dallas has dominated this matchup, winning 8 straight games against Detroit, including 5 of their last 6 on the road. The Stars have had Detroit’s number for years, and this spot looks no different, especially with playoff positioning on the line.

Dallas Stars Breakdown:

Despite a surprising loss to Utah, Dallas remains one of the strongest teams in the West. They’ve been averaging 3.5 goals per game over their last 10, led by Jason Robertson and Mikko Rantanen, who have combined for 24 points during that span. Defensively, they’ve allowed more shots than they’d like, but with a desperate tone heading into the final games, expect a much cleaner effort at home.

Key Players:

  • Jason Robertson: 6 goals, 6 assists

  • Mikko Rantanen: 3 goals, 9 assists

Detroit Red Wings Breakdown:

Detroit is fighting to stay alive in the Wild Card race but has been shaky, losing 13 of their last 20 games. They’ve only been scoring 2.6 goals per game while giving up nearly 3.0. Despite a solid stretch from Cam Talbot, Detroit’s offense has been inconsistent, and they haven’t been able to keep up with top-tier teams like Dallas.

Key Players:

  • Alex DeBrincat: 4 goals, 4 assists

  • Patrick Kane: 3 goals, 5 assists

Betting Trends:

Dallas Stars:

  • 8-0 SU in their last 8 games vs. Detroit

  • 5-1 SU in their last 6 games playing at Detroit

  • 16-9 in their last 25 road games

Detroit Red Wings:

  • 7-13 SU in their last 20 games

  • 1-5 SU in their last 6 home games vs. Dallas

Exact Score Prediction:

Dallas Stars 4 – Detroit Red Wings 2

Our Best Bet:

Dallas Stars -130 ML

The Stars are simply the better team here—deeper, more experienced, and playing at home with something to prove after a rare slip-up. Detroit has been scrappy, but Dallas’ elite forward group and consistent pressure should overwhelm the Wings' defense by the third period. With an 8-game winning streak against Detroit and playoff form to find, expect Dallas to respond in a big way.

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