Rangers Aim to Upset Favored Stars at American Airlines Center

Dallas has struggled to cover as a heavy home favorite, while New York has thrived as a road underdog this season.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 2:38pm

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The New York Rangers visit the Dallas Stars on Saturday night in a matchup that has attracted heavy public betting on the home favorite. However, the data suggests the Rangers may provide value as road underdogs, as Dallas has a poor 16-45 ATS record when favored this season, while New York has covered the spread in 31 of 47 road underdog situations.

Why it matters

This game features a classic contrarian betting opportunity, with the public heavily backing the Stars despite their struggles to cover as favorites. The Rangers' strong record as road underdogs makes them an intriguing option to pull off the upset or at least keep the game close.

The details

Dallas is installed as a heavy -190 to -191 home favorite, with the Rangers available at +156 to +165 on the moneyline. New York +1.5 is priced at -158 to -162, providing valuable insurance against a narrow Dallas victory. The Stars' 16-45 ATS record as favorites is a major red flag, while the Rangers have covered the spread in 31 of 47 road underdog situations this season. Both teams have similar offensive and defensive production metrics, suggesting this game is closer than the records indicate.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2026 with a 9:00 PM ET start.

The players

Mika Zibanejad

A top-six forward for the New York Rangers known for his offensive production.

Artemi Panarin

One of the most creative offensive players in the NHL, playing for the New York Rangers.

Vincent Trocheck

A skilled forward for the New York Rangers who can generate scoring chances.

Wyatt Johnston

A young forward for the Dallas Stars who was added at the trade deadline to bolster their offense.

Jason Robertson

A talented scorer for the Dallas Stars who has not been consistent in covering the spread this season.

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