Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Betting on today’s Golden Knights and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TNT.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are the home favorites against the Golden Knights in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Dallas Stars – Vegas Golden Knights odds
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Golden Knights and Stars did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Golden Knights have a record of 2-1. The Golden Knights 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 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Across the Stars last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 8-2 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Stars have gone 8-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.
- The last ten games that Vegas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Before their matchup against Dallas, the Golden Knights arrive with a 13-4-2 record. They hold a 11-4-2 record when considered the favorites and 2-0-0 when seen as the underdogs. On the road, they have gone 5-3-1 this season and are 8-1-1 at home.
On offense, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.4 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. Vegas’ offense is currently ranked 6th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Logan Thompson has started eight games this season. His current record stands at 5-2, and his save percentage is 92%.
Coming into their game vs. Vegas, the Stars are 12-4-1. They are 10-4-1 when favored and 2-0-0 as the underdog. On the road this season, they have a 7-1-1 record, while they are 5-3-0 in their games at home.
On the offensive side, the Stars are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 10th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 19th in the league. This year, the Stars have recorded a 6-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 6-2 record.
Goalie Jake Oettinger gets the start and has made 12 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-3, and his save percentage is 91.9%.
Our prediction for this game is that the Stars will come out on top with a projected 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
- Thomas Harley – Upper Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Daniil Miromanov – Lower Body – Out
