The Stars will play the Islanders on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders happens on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Stars now have a 96.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New York Islanders starting this game with a 90.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars have a 21-7-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins. However, the Dallas Stars now rank 14th for away team losses.
- Home New York Islanders - The puck drops for the New York Islanders with a 19-12-2 record as a home team. That result ranks them 7th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Dallas Stars rank 7th (244) for goals scored. The New York Islanders currently rank 17th (209) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Dallas Stars rank 25th (196) in the league for goals allowed. As for the New York Islanders, they've allowed 206 goals this season, resulting in a 23rd league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Dallas Stars have a 5-4 shootout win-loss record, with the New York Islanders owning a 4-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 43-17-11 record and the New York Islanders hold a 40-27-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Dallas Stars face New York Islanders in NHL showdown... Teams battle for playoff seeds with highest season point totals on the line...
Dallas Stars stand at 43-17-11 while New York Islanders at 40-27-5... Dallas Stars have a 0.606 win percentage and 97 points... New York Islanders have 0.556 win percentage and 85 points... Have a look at each team's standings below...
We've calculated the best moneyline, puck line, and goal total lines... Place a bet on this hockey game at BetRivers or BetMGM... Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com... May the best team win!
So grab your wands and magic potions, as the Dallas Stars... face off against the New York Islanders in this epic NHL clash... Don't miss out on the excitement as these two teams battle it out... for crucial points in the race for playoff positioning... It's sure to be a spellbinding matchup you won't want to miss!
Best Stars at Islanders Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Stars
Islanders
3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | -125+105 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 48.78%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 55.56%.
Dallas Stars at New York Islanders Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Stars
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
DAL at NYI 3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
DAL at NYI 3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Bo Horvat
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at NYI 3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at NYI 3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +3500Bet |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
DAL at NYI 3/26/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Dallas Stars | 82 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 0.610 | 112 | 44 | 279 | 226 | +53.0 | 26-11-4 | 24-9-8 | 6-4 | 7-2-1 | W5 |
| e - New York Islanders | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 0.524 | 91 | 39 | 233 | 241 | -8.0 | 22-17-2 | 21-17-3 | 4-5 | 3-7-0 | L3 |
Dallas Stars & New York Islanders Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Stars | +1000 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM New York Islanders YR: futures available
Dallas Stars & New York Islanders Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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