Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/3/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+107) Stars (-130)

American Airlines Center is the site where the Dallas Stars (47-19-9) will try to defeat the Edmonton Oilers (45-23-5) on Wednesday. The line on this contest has the Oilers at +107 while the Stars are sitting at -130. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-2 defeat to the Blues their last time on the ice. Edmonton accrued 15 penalty minutes for this game. The Oilers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. For the outing, they converted 2 out of the 38 shots they attempted.

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Edmonton Oilers opponents have totaled 235 power play opportunities (9th in the league) and have scored 48 goals in those chances. The Oilers thus far have had 2,072 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .900. Edmonton has tried 2,466 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.6%. While at even strength, the Oilers have conceded 160 goals while scoring 202 on the offensive side of the ice. Edmonton comes into the game with 218 power play chances and they have added 60 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 27.52%. For the season, they have scored 95 points and their points % is .651. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have tallied 262 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) for the year and have surrendered 208.

The man in net for this game is Stuart Skinner. Skinner has played in 118 contests throughout his pro hockey career. He has earned a record of 69-34-10 and he has started in 113 games. Opponents have notched 306 goals versus Skinner in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.70. Skinner has seen 3,393 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,087 saves. He has a save percentage of .910 for his 6,800 minutes between the pipes. During his career on the ice, Skinner has tallied 66 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .584.

In their last game, Dallas went up against the Kraken in an outing where the Stars earned a victory by a score of 3-0. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Stars recorded 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

The Stars have 220 goals at even strength and 53 goals (8th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Dallas has tried 2,360 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.57%, while allowing the other team 2,162 shots. During this campaign, the Dallas Stars have a total of 273 goals, 103 points, in addition to a points percentage of .687. They have allowed 218 goals to be scored by way of 177 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 221 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 23.98%. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.53% on their oppositions 222 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 89.9%.

For the opposition you will find Jake Oettinger defending the net. Oettinger has compiled a lifetime mark of 108-47-23 and has played in 187 games. Oettinger's quality start rate is 57.3% and he has made 102 quality starts in his NHL career. He has recorded 4,672 stops out of the 5,123 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.53 goals/game and he has allowed 451 goals altogether. He has been a starter 178 games and has racked up 10,678 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Edmonton (+107)

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