The Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8) travel to face off against the Dallas Stars (52-21-9) on Wednesday, May 1st. This game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas and televised on ESPN. The Stars are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Golden Knights are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Ducks. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.

Golden Knights vs Stars

The Vegas Golden Knights Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Heading into today’s game, the Golden Knights sit in 8th place in the Western Conference with 98 points. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in 4th place and has a record of 45-29-8. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 5-5.

On the road this season, Vegas has gone 18-17-6 and has lost three straight games away from home. When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Golden Knights have gone 30-20 this season.

On the season, Vegas has gone 41-41 against the puck line, including going 6-4 against the puck line in their last 10 games. So far, the Golden Knights have won 28 games by multiple goals and 17 games by just one goal.

As the underdog, Vegas has gone 21-7 against the puck line, and they have gone 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10 road games. In their games this season, the Golden Knights have an average scoring margin of +.3 goals per game.

The Golden Knights aim to bounce back following their 4-1 loss at home to the Ducks. Offensively, the Golden Knights did not score in the first or third periods vs. the Ducks but found the net one time in the second period. Their one goal came during a power play situation. In total, they took 33 shots on goal and had 8 giveaways.

Vegas went into the game favored by -1.5, giving them a loss vs. the puck line. Combining for 5 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.

The Dallas Stars Are Coming Off A Win

As the top team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have been favored in 71 of their 82 games this season, going 47-17-7 in those games. At home, the Stars have gone 26-11-4 this season and have won two straight games as the favorite.

Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 6-4 and are 52-21-9 overall. In their last five games, Dallas has gone 3-2 and in their last three games, they have gone 2-1.

On the season, Dallas has gone 36-46 against the puck line, including going 14-27 at home. Their average scoring margin this year is +.8 goals per game, and they have 29 wins by multiple goals.

Over their last 10 games at home, the Stars have gone just 5-5 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin at home is +.8 goals per game. So far this season, Dallas has been favored in 71 of their 82 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 27-44.

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. In the game, Dallas managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 37 shots on goal and committed 10 turnovers.

Despite the straight-up win, Dallas did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. Combining for 3 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.

Vegas Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Golden Knights are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 13th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 13th in the league. Coming into the game, the Golden Knights have a 24-16 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 19-13.

The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 40-42-0. Over the season, there have been 44 games that have surpassed the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, are at 6.2 goals per game.

Stars 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. In terms of power play goals, the Stars offense is 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the NHL.

So far, the Stars have an over/under record of 42-39-1. Coming into the game, they have played 48 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.5 goals per game.

Vegas Team Defense

Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 13th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Dallas Team Defense

Defensively, the Stars come into the season ranked 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. For the season, they are ranked 21st in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Golden Knights vs Stars Trends

• In their last five road games, Vegas has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Across their ten previous home games, Dallas has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• Through their last five games as the underdog, the Stars have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, Vegas has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Golden Knights vs Stars Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Stars to come out with a win against the Golden Knights while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -159, I’m placing my bet on the Stars to win outright.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Stars to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Stars to win this one by multiple goals over the Golden Knights.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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