The Dallas Stars (52-21-9) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) on Monday, May 27th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on TNT. The Stars are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Oilers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 8:30 ET.
Stars vs Oilers
The Dallas Stars Are Coming Off A Win
With a record of 52-21-9, the Stars are in first place in the Western Conference and the Central Division. They have won two straight games and are 6-4 in their last ten games. On the road this season, Dallas is 26-10-5.
Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Stars have gone 34-16 this season. In games where they have been the underdog, Dallas is 5-4-2.
On the road this year, the Stars have a puck line record of 22-19, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.8 goals per game. So far, Dallas has been the underdog in 11 games, and their puck line record when in that spot is 9-2.
Overall, the Stars have a puck line record of 36-46, and they have 29 wins by multiple goals. In their last 10 games, Dallas has gone 5-5 against the puck line, and in their last three road games, they are 3-0 vs. the puck line.
In their last game, the Stars were the hosts against the Blues, and they came away with a 2-1 win. In the first and second periods, the Stars couldn’t find the net on offense, but they managed to score one goal in the third period. In the game, Dallas managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 37 shots on goal and committed 10 turnovers.
Dallas couldn’t cover the puck line despite the straight-up win, as they entered the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. Combining for 3 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.
The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 28-9-4, and they have been favored in 71 of their 82 games, going 45-20-6 in those contests. Over their last 10 games, Edmonton is 6-4, and they have gone 49-27-6 overall, putting them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference.
Over their last five games, the Oilers have gone 3-2, and they have lost their last two games. In games against Western Conference opponents, Edmonton has gone 30-20 this season.
On the season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 38-44, including going 23-18 at home. So far, they have 35 wins by multiple goals compared to just 14 by one goal.
At home, Edmonton’s average scoring margin is +1.6 goals per game. This season, the Oilers have been favored in 71 of their games, going 34-37 against the puck line as the favorite.
Coming off a 5-1 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Oilers are hoping to bounce back today. In the first period on offense, the Oilers managed to score one time, but that turned out to be the only scoring they could muster for the entire game. During power plays, the team scored one goal. In total, they recorded 26 shots on goal and had 3 giveaways.
As the underdog, Edmonton suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. With a combined total of 6 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.5.
Dallas Offense Breakdown
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.
The Stars come in with an over/under record of 42-39-1. Over the season, there have been 48 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.5 goals per game.
Oilers Offense Breakdown
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 1st in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 33-18 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 16-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.
So far, the Oilers have an over/under record of 35-44-3. Coming into the game, they have played 47 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.5 goals per game.
Dallas Team Defense
The Stars defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 4 shutouts.
Edmonton Team Defense
Defensively, the Oilers come into the season ranked 30th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. For the season, they are ranked 24th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.
Stars vs Oilers Trends
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Dallas has an puck line record of 7-3 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
- Across the Oilers last three home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- The last five games that Edmonton was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Stars have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.
Stars vs Oilers Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Stars to come out with a win against the Oilers while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at +106, I’m placing my bet on the Stars to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Stars winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Stars straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:May 27, 2024 Oilers, Stars