Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Oilers? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Stars. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Dallas Stars odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Oilers are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Stars at 2. These figures have led to Edmonton posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Dallas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- The last five games that Dallas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction
Heading into this game, the Stars have the best record in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. On the year, Dallas has gone 52-21-9, including a 34-16 record against Western Conference opponents. In the Central Division, the Stars are in first place with a record of 17-9.
On the road, Dallas has gone 26-10-5 this season and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. As the underdog, the Stars have gone 5-4-2 this year and have won two straight games in that role. Over their last ten games, Dallas is 6-4, and they are 2-3 in their last five outings.
On offense, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Dallas’ offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 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%.
As the Oilers prepare for their first-round playoff series against the Stars, they are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. With a record of 49-27-6, Edmonton finished the regular season in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. At home, the Oilers went 28-9-4, and they were favored in 71 of their 82 games.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games. Against Western Conference opponents, Edmonton went 30-20 this season. In their last three games, the Oilers have gone 2-1.
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. In terms of the Oilers’ offense during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 17th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 57 starts this season. His record at this point is 36-16, and his save percentage is 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
- Troy Stecher – Ankle – Out
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Out
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
