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May 23, 2024, 6:58 pm ET in NHL
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Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Playoffs: Can Dallas Steal Home-Ice Advantage?

The NHL playoffs heat up tonight as the Edmonton Oilers travel to Dallas to face the Stars in a pivotal Western Conference matchup (8:30 PM ET, TNT)! The Stars (-1.5) look to leverage their home-ice advantage against the Oilers, but the high-powered offense of Edmonton promises a challenge. This battle for Stanley Cup playoffs positioning is expected to be a goal-fest, with the over/under set at 6 goals. Will Dallas capitalize on their home crowd, or can the Oilers steal a victory? Tune in to the Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers playoffs to see who emerges victorious!

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Playoffs Odds

BET EDM DAL
Moneyline +110 -132
Spread +1.5 -1.5
Total 6

Game Information

  • Game: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars
  • Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas TX
  • Date: Thursday, May 23rd 8:30 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Playoffs Betting Preview

Edmonton Oilers

On the season, the Oilers are 49-27-6 and have 104 points, which puts them in 5th place in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Edmonton has gone 30-20 against other teams in the West and 18-8 against division rivals.

On the road, the Oilers are 21-18-2 and have lost two straight games away from home. As the underdog, Edmonton is 4-7-0 and has lost two straight games when not favored.

Overall, the Oilers have 35 wins by multiple goals and have gone 34-37 vs. the puck line as the favorite. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is at 2-8. So far, they have 24 losses by multiple goals.

The Oilers’ over/under record this season is 35-44-3. For the season, they have had 38 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6. Overall, their games are averaging 6.5 goals per game, thus having an effect on the NHL odds today.

Edmonton defense takes on the Stars, ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 27.9 shots per game against Edmonton. They also are 24th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Dallas Stars

At home this season, the Stars have gone 26-11-4, and they are currently on a two-game home winning streak. In the Western Conference, Dallas is in first place with 113 points. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 7-3, and they have won four of their last five games.

At home this season, the Stars have a puck line record of 14-27 and an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. So far, they have 29 wins by multiple goals and 23 wins by just one goal.

Overall, Dallas has a puck line record of 36-46, including going 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games. In their last ten games at home, the Stars have a puck line record of 2-8.

So far, the Stars have an over/under record of 42-39-1. Coming into the game, they have played 42 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.5 goals per game.

When looking at their offense, the Stars have an average of 3.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. So far this year, the Stars are 35-13 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.

In terms of defense, the Stars head into the game ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. So far, they are 21st in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts. Keep your eyes on the NHL schedule ahead!

Betting Picks

  • OU Over 6 -113
  • ML: Stars -132
  • PL: Oilers +1.5

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