Stars vs Penguins Prediction & Odds - 4/5/2025

The scorching-hot Dallas Stars, riding a seven-game winning streak and boasting top-four rankings in both offense and defense, welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to American Airlines Center in what could be a lopsided affair this Saturday afternoon.

While Jake Oettinger continues his stellar play between the pipes with a .912 save percentage, the Penguins' playoff hopes hang by a thread as they've dropped four of their last five games and struggle with the league's worst defensive record.

Pittsburgh's offensive weapons led by Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell will face a monumental challenge breaking through the Stars' second-ranked penalty kill when the desperate Penguins face off against the Central Division powerhouse Stars.

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Dallas Stars vs. Pittsburgh Penguins preview

The scorching-hot Dallas Stars, riding a seven-game winning streak, welcome the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins to American Airlines Center this Saturday in what could be a lopsided affair given the teams' contrasting fortunes.

Dallas stands tall as one of the NHL's most balanced squads, ranking fourth in both scoring (3.4 goals per game) and defense (2.5 goals against), while Pittsburgh has struggled mightily in their own end, sitting dead last in goals allowed (3.6).

Jake Oettinger has been a wall between the pipes for the Stars with his impressive 2.45 GAA and .912 save percentage, potentially spelling trouble for a desperate Penguins team that's dropped four of their last five contests.

Despite their defensive woes, the Penguins still pack some offensive punch with Sidney Crosby (82 points) leading the charge alongside Rickard Rakell, who's enjoying a breakout season with 33 goals.

History doesn't favor Pittsburgh either, as Dallas has dominated this matchup recently, winning six of their last seven head-to-head meetings, with the under hitting in seven of their last eight encounters.

Both teams will be missing key personnel – Dallas without Miro Heiskanen and Tyler Seguin, Pittsburgh missing Tommy Novak and Pierre-Olivier Joseph – but the Stars' superior depth should help them weather these absences better.

The stars of Dallas – Jason Robertson and Wyatt Johnston with 33 and 31 goals respectively – will look to feast on a Penguins defense that's hemorrhaged goals all season.

For Pittsburgh, this represents one of their final chances to keep faint playoff hopes alive, but they'll need a miraculous performance to overcome a Stars squad that's won 11 of their last 12 on home ice.