Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Preview
Looking to win big? The Stars and Oilers face off at 8:30 ET on TNT. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Stars in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Dallas Stars odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Stars have faced off against the Oilers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Stars and Oilers, the average combined goal total is 5 goals per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 2-3.
- The Stars are 4-1 puck line in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games at home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The last three games that Dallas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction
As the top team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have had a fantastic season, going 52-21-9 overall. In the Central Division, they are also in first place with a record of 17-9. On the road, the Stars have been strong, going 26-10-5 this season.
Over their last ten games, Dallas has gone 7-3, and they have won two straight games. Against other Western Conference opponents, the Stars have gone 34-16 this season. As the underdog, Dallas has gone 5-4-2 this season and has won two straight games as the underdog.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. So far this year, the Stars are 35-13 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 53 games in this season. His current record is 35-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.888%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 28-9-4 and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. In the Pacific Division, Edmonton is 18-8 and sits in 2nd place. Overall, the Oilers have a record of 49-27-6 and have 104 points, which has them in 5th place in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 5-5 and have lost two straight games. In games where they have been favored, Edmonton has gone 45-20-6. In their last five games, the Oilers have gone 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.
When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Oilers offense is 4th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 17th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Dallas, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 57 games in this season. His current record is 36-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.931%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Oilers picking up a 4-3 win.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Stars (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
