Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 3/8/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-145) Oilers (+125)

The Dallas Stars (40-19-2) are en route to Rogers Place on Saturday where they will take on the Edmonton Oilers (35-22-4). The moneyline on this game has the Stars at -145 while the Oilers are priced at +125. The total is 6.5.

The Dallas Stars were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 victory against the Devils their last time on the ice. The Stars had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in the win. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 21 shots they attempted. They also had 5 power play attempts and notched 1 goal. Dallas accounted for 4 mins in the box for this contest.

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While at even strength, the Stars have surrendered 131 goals while notching 166 on the offensive side of the ice. Dallas Stars opponents have 164 power play opportunities (21st in the league) and have notched 26 goals in those chances. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have earned 208 goals (4th in the league) so far this season and have allowed 157. Dallas has tried 1,798 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.6%. For the year, they have recorded 82 points and their points percentage is sitting at .672. The Stars thus far have had 1,682 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .907. Dallas steps onto the ice with 185 power play chances and they have tallied 42 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 22.70%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Jake Oettinger. Opponents have racked up 566 goals versus Oettinger in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.05. Oettinger has played in 237 contests during his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .912 for his 11,149 minutes between the pipes. He has amassed a win-loss record of 142-61-25 and was named the starter in 228 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Oettinger has compiled 135 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .592. Oettinger has had 6,468 shots against him and has accrued 5,902 saves.

In their last game, Edmonton played the Ducks in a matchup where the Oilers ended up losing by a score of 6-2. The Oilers scored 2 goals of the 34 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this game and notched 2 out of those opportunities.

Edmonton has tried 1,955 shots (3rd in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.08%, while allowing their opponents 1,673 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 75.34% on their opponents 146 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.3%. They have a tally of 151 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 26.49%. The Oilers have earned 157 goals at even strength and 40 goals (13th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 179 goals to be scored by of a combination of 143 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 197 goals, 74 points, in addition to a points percentage of .607.

Across the rink you are likely to see Stuart Skinner between the pipes. The opposition is averaging 3.61 goals per game and he has relinquished 430 goals altogether. Skinner's quality start percentage sits at 57.0% and he has qualified for 90 quality starts in his NHL career. He was named a starter in 158 games and has played 7,156 mins. Skinner has compiled a lifetime record of 92-51-14 and has been in net for 164 contests. He has accounted for 4,165 saves out of 4,595 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .906.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Dallas (-145)

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