The Dallas Stars (52-21-9) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) on Wednesday, May 29th. 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
After finishing the season with a record of 52-21-9, the Stars find themselves atop the Western Conference standings. In their last 10 games, Dallas has gone 7-3 and has won two straight games as the underdog.
On the road this season, the Stars have gone 26-10-5 and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. As the underdog, Dallas has a record of 5-4-2.
On the road this season, the Stars have a puck line record of 22-19 and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. So far, Dallas has 29 wins by multiple goals and has gone 36-46 against the puck line.
Over their last 10 games, the Stars have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line and 7-3 in their last 10 road games. As the underdog, Dallas has a puck line record of 9-2, and their average scoring margin as the underdog is -.1 goals per game.
In their recent matchup, the Stars hosted the Blues and came away with a 2-1 victory. Offensively, the Stars couldn’t find the net in the first two periods, but they made a comeback with one goal in the third period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 37 shots on goal and had 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. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 3 goals.
The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
At home this season, the Oilers are 28-9-4 and have been favored in 71 of their 82 games. In the Western Conference, they are in 5th place and 2nd in the Pacific Division with a record of 49-27-6. Over their last ten games, they have gone 5-5 and have dropped two straight games.
Overall, Edmonton has 104 points, and they have gone 30-20 against Western Conference opponents. In games against teams from the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 18-8 this season.
At home this season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 23-18 and an average scoring margin of +1.6 goals per game. So far, they have 35 wins by multiple goals and 14 wins by just one goal.
Overall, Edmonton has a puck line record of 38-44 and has gone 2-8 against the puck line in their last 10 games. In their last 10 games at home, the Oilers have a puck line record of 3-7.
After suffering a 5-1 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Oilers are looking to bounce back today. In the first period, the Oilers found success on offense with one time, but that was the end of their scoring for the 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. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 6 goals.
Dallas Offense Breakdown
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. This season, the Stars are 35-13 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 17-6 record.
This season, the Stars have an over/under record of 42-39-1. Throughout the season, they have played 42 games that went over the 6 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.5 per game.
Oilers Offense Breakdown
The Oilers come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 4th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 1st in the league. This season, the Oilers have a 33-18 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 16-8 record.
So far, the Oilers have an over/under record of 35-44-3. Coming into the game, they have played 38 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.5 goals per game.
Dallas Team Defense
Dallas defense takes on the Oilers ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 21st in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.
Edmonton Team Defense
In terms of defense, the Oilers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. So far, they are 24th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.
Stars vs Oilers Trends
- The Stars are 4-1 puck line in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
Stars vs Oilers Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Stars to secure a victory over the Oilers on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +111, I’m locking in my bet on the Stars straight-up.
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.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:May 29, 2024 Oilers, Stars