Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Golden Knights versus the Stars? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TBS. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Golden Knights. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Stars – Vegas Golden Knights odds
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Stars and Golden Knights have played each other, Dallas has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across the Golden Knights last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- Although Dallas has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Stars have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Golden Knights struggled vs the puck line going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
On the road this season, Vegas has gone 18-17-6, and they have dropped their last three games away from home. In the Western Conference, the Golden Knights are in 8th place and have a record of 30-20 against other teams in the West. Overall, Vegas has gone 45-29-8 this season and are 4th in the Pacific Division.
As the underdog, Vegas has gone 14-10-4 this season and have lost their last two games when not favored. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 6-4, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. For the year, Vegas has been favored in 54 of their 82 games and have gone 31-19-4 when favored.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. Vegas’ offense is currently ranked 17th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 9th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Adin Hill has started 35 games this season. His current record stands at 19-12, and his save percentage is 0.672%.
At home this season, the Stars have been dominant, going 26-11-4, and they have won two straight home games. In the Western Conference, Dallas is in first place with a record of 52-21-9. Against other teams in the West, the Stars have gone 34-16 this season. Over their last ten games, Dallas has gone 6-4, and they have won three of their last five games.
When playing as the favorite, the Stars are 47-17-7 this season, and they have won two straight games as the favorite. In their division, Dallas is also in first place with a record of 17-9. Over their last three games, the Stars have gone 2-1.
The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Coming into the game, the Stars have a 35-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 17-6.
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%.
Based on projections, we have the Stars coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Tips
- Take the Stars on the moneyline
- The Stars should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Radek Faksa – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Mason Marchment – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Nicolas Hague – Lower Body – Out
