Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Planning on watching today’s Oilers and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on TNT.
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Stars as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Stars – Edmonton Oilers odds
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Oilers and Stars did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Oilers have a record of 2-1. The Oilers also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 5 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Through their last ten home games, Dallas has an puck line record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Dallas has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 puck line in their last five games.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Oilers have an overall record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread.
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
On the season, the Oilers have gone 49-27-6, putting them in 5th place in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. In the West, Edmonton has gone 30-20, and on the road, they have gone 21-18-2. Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 7-3 and have won each of their last three games.
As the underdog, Edmonton has gone 4-7-0 this season, and they have lost each of their last two games when coming in as the underdog. In games against the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 18-8, and they have gone 45-20-6 when favored. Over their last five games, Edmonton has gone 4-1.
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. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 33-18 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 16-8.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 57 starts this season. So far, his record is 36-16 and he has a save percentage of 0.931%.
At home this season, the Stars have gone 26-11-4, and they have won two straight games at home. In the Central Division, Dallas is in first place with a record of 17-9, and in the Western Conference, they are also in first place with a record of 34-16.
Overall, Dallas has gone 52-21-9 this season, and they have won two straight games. As the favorite, the Stars have gone 47-17-7 this season and have won two straight games when favored.
For their offensive performance, the Stars come in averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, which is 3rd in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. The Dallas offense is ranked 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 2nd in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 53 games this season. His current record stands at 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.888%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Stars to secure a 4-3 victory.
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- Take the Stars on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Oilers (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Questionable
- Roope Hintz – Upper Body – Probable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Adam Henrique – Ankle – Questionable
