Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 5/29/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars

Date: Monday, May 29, 2023

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (+110) Stars (-130)

The Vegas Golden Knights are headed to American Airlines Center on Monday where they will try to beat the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of their series. Vegas leads 3-2. The line on this contest has Vegas at +110 and Dallas is priced at -130. The total is 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-2 defeat against the Stars in Game 5 . Vegas recorded 2 minutes in the box for this matchup. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to convert it into a goal. The Golden Knights had a below average offensive performance in the loss. For the matchup, they netted 2 of the 29 shots they tried.

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At even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 181 goals while having 225 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 195 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have racked up 44 goals in those attempts. In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 267 goals (14th in the NHL) on the year and have given up 225. Vegas has taken 2,587 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.3%. For the current season, they have accumulated 111 points and their points percentage is .677. The Golden Knights so far have had 2,533 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .911. Vegas comes into the game with 207 power play opportunities and they have scored 42 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 20.29%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Adin Hill. In his professional hockey career, Hill has compiled 47 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .534. He has a save percentage of .910 in his 5,451 minutes on the ice. Hill has had 2,693 shots against him and has accrued 2,451 total saves. Opponents have notched 242 goals versus Hill in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.66. He has accumulated a mark of 45-39-6 and he has gotten the start in 88 games. Hill has played in 101 games during his pro hockey career.

In Game 5, the Stars converted 4 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they tried. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this game but weren't able to score a goal.

On the campaign, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 281 goals, 108 points, and a points percentage of .659. They have granted a total of 215 goals to be scored by way of 175 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars are sitting with 217 goals at even strength and 64 goals (6th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 256 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 25.00%. Dallas has taken 2,617 shots (14th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.74%, while allowing their opponents 2,452 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 83.47% on their opponents 242 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 91.2%.

For the opposition you are going to see Jake Oettinger defending the net. He has accrued 3,496 stops out of the 3,817 shots taken, giving him a save % of .916. Oettinger has amassed a career mark of 78-34-19 and has played in 139 contests. He got the starting nod in 131 contests and has played 7,957 mins. Oettinger's quality start percentage sits at 59.5% and he has 78 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opposition is averaging 2.42 goals/game and he has conceded 321 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-130)

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