Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 2/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, February 17, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: ABC

The Dallas Stars (33-14-6) will play the Edmonton Oilers (31-17-1) at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

The Edmonton Oilers went home feeling good about their game by earning a 8-4 win over the Red Wings in their last outing. Edmonton garnered 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Oilers had a solid offensive output in this victory. In addition, they had 1 chance on the power play but didn't get a goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 8 out of the 36 shots they attempted.

While at even strength, the Oilers let the opposition score 107 goals while earning 133 themselves. Edmonton Oilers opponents have totaled 162 power play opportunities (16th in the league) and have tallied 31 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have notched 172 goals (10th in hockey) so far this year and have conceded 138. Edmonton has tried 1,645 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 63 points and their points percentage sits at .643. The Oilers have had 1,378 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .900. Edmonton has tallied 148 power play opportunities and they have scored 39 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 26.35%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Stuart Skinner. The opposition has been able to score 259 goals against Skinner in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.66. Skinner has been in goal for 101 contests throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .911 during his 5,840 mins between the pipes. He has an overall record of 60-31-6 and he was named the starter in 97 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Skinner has recorded 58 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .598. Skinner has seen 2,915 shot attempts against him and he has 2,656 total saves.

Their last time out, Dallas went up against the Hurricanes in a game where the Stars earned a victory by a mark of 4-2. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Stars scored 4 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried.

So far this year, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 194 goals, 72 points, in addition to a points percentage of .679. They have granted a total of 160 goals to be scored by way of 130 goals at even strength and 30 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars have earned 161 goals at even strength and 33 goals (18th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 153 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 21.57%. Dallas has put up 1,630 shots (15th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.90%, while allowing their opponents 1,608 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.71% on their opponents 164 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Jake Oettinger in net. Teams are averaging 2.51 goals per game and he has yielded 407 goals overall. Oettinger's quality start rate sits at 57.1% and he has made 92 quality starts in his career. He has started in 161 games and has played 9,737 mins. Oettinger has compiled a career mark of 97-43-21 and has been in goal for 170 games. He has recorded 4,325 stops out of 4,732 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .914.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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