Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Stars. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Stars are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Oilers. 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 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- The Stars are 3-0 puck line in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Stars have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Oilers have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
When playing on the road this season, the Oilers have gone 20-16-2, and they have gone 45-24-5 overall. In the Western Conference, Edmonton is in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4, and they have won four games in a row when listed as the underdog. So far this season, Edmonton has been the underdog in just nine of their 74 games.
On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.6 goals per game which is 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 30-16 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 15-7.
Entering the game, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 52 games this season. His current record stands at 33-14, and his save percentage is 0.938%.
Heading into today’s game, the Dallas Stars sit atop the Western Conference and Central Division standings with 103 points. They have won seven straight games and have gone 8-2 in their last ten contests. At home this season, the Stars have gone 22-10-4 and have won three straight games.
When favored this season, Dallas has gone 43-15-7, including a seven-game winning streak as the favorite. Against Western Conference opponents, the Stars have gone 30-14 this season and have won five straight games. In their last three games, Dallas has gone 3-0.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 2nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Stars offense is 9th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 47 games in this season. His current record is 30-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.848%.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Stars winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers 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
- Christopher Tanev – Upper Body – Questionable
- Evgenii Dadonov – Lower Body – Out
- Jani Hakanpaa – Lower Body – Questionable
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
