Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (+116) Stars (-141)

The Dallas Stars will try to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights at American Airlines Center on Wednesday in Game 2 of their 1st round series. Vegas leads the series 1-0. The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at +116 while the Stars are sitting at -141. The total is set at 7.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 4-3 victory against the Stars in Game 1. The Golden Knights had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the win. In the matchup, they netted 4 out of the 15 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 2 chances on the power play and scored 2 goals. Vegas had 4 mins in the box in this matchup.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 263 goals (14th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have allowed 243. For the season, they have accumulated 98 points and their points percentage comes in at .605. Vegas comes into tonight with 249 power play opportunities and they have notched 50 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 20.08%. While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 200 goals while notching 213 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas has tried 2,548 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.3%. The Golden Knights so far have had 2,487 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .902. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have tallied 212 power play opportunities (32nd in hockey) and have racked up 43 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Logan Thompson. Over the course of his time in hockey, Thompson has earned 55 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .579. His save percentage is at .912 in his 5,922 mins in the crease. Thompson has had 3,001 shot attempts against him and has accrued 2,737 saves. The opposition has racked up 264 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.67. He has accumulated a mark of 56-32-11 and he has gotten the start in 95 games. Thompson has been in net for 103 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

In Game 1, Dallas had 2 power play chances in this contest but didn't score a goal. The Stars earned 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

This season, the Dallas Stars have earned 294 goals, 113 points, in addition to 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 the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 240 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 24.17%. Dallas has taken 2,588 shots (11th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.36%, while allowing the other team 2,350 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 82.01% on their opponents 239 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 90.1%.

Across the ice you are going to see Jake Oettinger protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.50 goals per game and he has relinquished 461 goals altogether. Oettinger's percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.2% and he has 107 quality starts in his pro career. He was named a starter in 184 games and has racked up 11,042 mins. Oettinger has accumulated a career record of 113-48-23 and has participated in 193 games. He is sitting with 4,832 stops out of 5,293 shots taken 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 (-141)

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