The Penguins will play the Stars on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 3:08 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
As the 2024-25 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Dallas Stars on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a 83.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Dallas Stars starting this game with a 98.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins start this game with a 11-20-7 record as an away team, ranking them 13th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars head to the first puck drop with a 28-7-2 record as a home team, putting them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 14th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2024-25 NHL regular season wraps up, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 15th (222) for goals scored. The Dallas Stars currently sit 4th (259) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 2nd (279) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Dallas Stars have allowed 190 goals this season, resulting in a 26th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-6 shootout win-loss record, with the Dallas Stars sporting a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 30-34-12 record and the Dallas Stars hold a 50-21-4 as the 2024-25 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! Saturday's clash of Penguins versus Stars is sure to bewitch fans...
Pittsburgh Penguins, with a 30-34-12 standing, face off against the mighty Dallas Stars...
NHL teams with highest point totals earn best playoff seeds, so every game counts...
Pittsburgh Penguins have a 0.395 win percentage, while Dallas Stars boast a 0.667 win percentage...
Check out the tables below for the best bets on this magical matchup...
In the land of NHL hockey, place your wagers at BetRivers or BetMGM...
May the best team prevail and earn their rightful place in the upcoming playoffs...
Fare thee well, fans, as we await the thrilling showdown between Penguins and Stars...
(For the most up-to-date odds and to place your bets, visit BetRivers or BetMGM)
Best Penguins at Stars Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 -102 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -118 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Penguins
Stars
4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | +225-275 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $225 at +225 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 30.77%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $36.36 at -275 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 73.33%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Dallas Stars Prop Bets
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Penguins
Stars
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +100Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | 2.5 o +1002.5 u -140Bet |
Jason Robertson
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Mikko Rantanen
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Roope Hintz
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Wyatt Johnston
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DAL 4/05/25 3:08pm EDT | Yes +6000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Dallas Stars | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 0.610 | 106 | 48 | 277 | 224 | +53.0 | 28-10-3 | 22-16-3 | 2-2 | 3-5-2 | L4 |
| e - Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 0.415 | 80 | 33 | 243 | 293 | -50.0 | 21-15-5 | 13-21-7 | 1-6 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Dallas Stars 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.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Pittsburgh Penguins YR: futures available
Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +800 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Dallas Stars 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars 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 Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 3:08 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Dallas Stars 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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