Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 5/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: TNT

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

The Dallas Stars will take on the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center on Saturday in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Edmonton leads 1-0. The line on this matchup has the Oilers at +110 and the Stars are coming in at -130. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers had a good night with a 3-2 win over the Stars in Game 1 . The Oilers had a middle of the road offensive performance in the victory. In the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 3 of the 38 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 1 chance on the power play but weren't able to make the most of that try. Edmonton accumulated 10 penalty minutes for this matchup.

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With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 292 goals (4th in the NHL) on the season and have given up 236. For the season, they have accumulated 104 points and their points percentage sits at .634. Edmonton has compiled 243 power play opportunities and they have notched 64 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 26.34%. While at even strength, the Oilers have surrendered 183 goals while notching 228 on the offensive side of the ice. Edmonton has tried 2,768 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. The Oilers thus far have had 2,307 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Edmonton Oilers opponents have totaled 258 power play opportunities (9th in pro hockey) and have come away with 53 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Stuart Skinner. The opposition has notched 317 goals against Skinner in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.69. Skinner has been involved in 123 games throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .909 during his 7,058 minutes guarding the cage. He has earned a win-loss record of 72-36-10 and he has gotten the start in 118 games. In his professional hockey career, Skinner has 70 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .593. Skinner has had 3,494 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,177 total saves.

In Game 1, Dallas had 5 attempts on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Stars tallied 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they took.

On the season, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 294 goals, 113 points, and a points percentage of .689. They have granted a total of 232 goals to be scored by of a combination of 189 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars have earned 236 goals at even strength and 58 goals (9th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 240 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 24.17%. Dallas has attempted 2,588 shots (11th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 11.36%, while allowing the other team 2,350 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 82.01% on the other teams 239 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.1%.

Across the rink you will find Jake Oettinger protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 2.50 goals/game and he has given up 461 goals in total. Oettinger's rate of quality starts is 58.2% and he has 107 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 184 games and has played 11,042 mins. Oettinger has accumulated a career mark of 113-48-23 and has been in net for 193 games. He has tallied 4,832 stops out of 5,293 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .913.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-130)

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