Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 5/31/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+112) Stars (-134)

American Airlines Center is the location where the Dallas Stars will take on the Edmonton Oilers on Friday in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The series is tied 2-2. The odds on this game have the Oilers at +112 and the Stars are coming in at -134. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win over the Stars in Game 4 to even the series. Edmonton earned 4 penalty mins in this outing. Furthermore, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Oilers had a impressive offensive outing in this victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 5 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

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Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 258 power play opportunities (9th in hockey) and have scored 53 goals in those chances. The Oilers so far have had 2,307 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .898. Edmonton has taken 2,768 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. While at even strength, the Oilers have given up 183 goals while earning 228 themselves. Edmonton has tallied 243 power play opportunities and they have tallied 64 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 26.34%. For the year, they have recorded 104 points and their points percentage comes in at .634. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 292 goals (4th in hockey) on the season and have allowed 236.

The man in goal for this game is Stuart Skinner. In his professional hockey career, Skinner has accounted for 70 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .593. His save percentage sits at .909 for his 7,058 minutes played. Skinner has seen 3,494 shots against him and has recorded 3,177 saves. Opponents have been able to score 317 goals versus Skinner in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.69. He has earned a mark of 72-36-10 and he was named the starter in 118 games. Skinner has participated in 123 matchups over the course of his pro hockey career.

In Game 4, the Stars recorded 2 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to notch a goal.

For the year, the Dallas Stars have earned 294 goals, 113 points, as well as a points percentage of .689. They have granted a total of 232 goals to be scored by way of 189 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars have earned 236 goals at even strength and 58 goals (9th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 240 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 24.17%. Dallas has attempted 2,588 shots (11th in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.36%, while allowing their opponents 2,350 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 82.01% on the other teams 239 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.1%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jake Oettinger protecting the goal. He has accounted for 4,832 saves out of 5,293 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .913. Oettinger has amassed a career record of 113-48-23 and has been in goal for 193 games. He was named a starter in 184 games and has been on the ice for 11,042 minutes. Oettinger's quality start percentage sits at 58.2% and he has 107 quality starts in his pro hockey career. Opponents are averaging 2.50 goals/game and he has allowed 461 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Edmonton (+112)

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