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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (2-3-0) take on the Dallas Stars (4-1-0) in a Saturday matinee. Puck drop from the American Airlines Center is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Stars won regular-season series 2-1 in 2023-24 and Oilers won 4-2 in playoffs

The Oilers have won 2 straight after an 0-3 shock to the system that was their opening of the season. They took down the Nashville Predators 4-2 Thursday night. C Connor McDavid scored his 1st goal of the season, and D Brett Kulak netted his first 2 goals of the campaign.

Dallas dropped its first game of the season in a 3-2 finish against the Washington Capitals Thursday. LW Jason Robertson scored his 2nd goal of the season, and C Wyatt Johnston extended his point streak to 5 games with an assist.

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Oilers at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Stars -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-250) | Stars -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (1-2-0, 4.42 GAA, .845 SV%) vs. Jake Oettinger (3-0-0, 1.63 GAA, .948 SV%, 1 SO)

Skinner has been beatable in the early going, allowing 3+ goals in each start. He outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-3 OT win last time out Tuesday with 27 saves on 30 shots. He stopped 23 of 27 shots fired his way in a loss to Dallas in his only regular-season matchup against it last year.

This will be Oettinger’s 1st start since he signed an 8-year, $66 million extension Thursday. He has been fantastic in his 3 starts, allowing just 5 goals on 97 shots. “Otter” was 1-0-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% against Edmonton in the regular season

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The Oilers have gotten off to a rough start, and they’re up against Oettinger at home. He is 67-20-15 with a 2.52 GAA lifetime at home. The STARS -125 are at a very good price in this spot.

Puck line/Against the spread

Goalie props weren’t available at press time, but if you can get Oettinger somewhere around Over 26.5 or 27.5, I would bite. As for the puck line, these teams are too close to risk it.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Over is 2-2 in the last 4 meetings in the regular season between the clubs. Edmonton is 2-2-1 O/U this year, and Dallas is 1-4-0. Oettinger has been so good in the early going that I don’t see Edmonton getting the necessary 3 goals to cash an Over. LEAN UNDER 6 (-105).

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Game 5 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars meet Friday in Game 5 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final, which is tied 2-2. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers rolled to a 5-2 win in Game 4 as -130 home favorites Wednesday to knot up the series, rather than going into a 3-1 hole heading back to Dallas. C Connor McDavid led the way with 3 assists as Edmonton scored 5 unanswered goals after slipping behind 2-0 just 5:29 into the game.

After a pair of Under results in the first 2 games in Dallas, the Over cashed in both games in Edmonton.

Before the 2 Over games, the Under was 5-0-1 for the Oilers.

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Oilers at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (9-5-0, 2.71 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO — 2024 playoffs) vs. Jake Oettinger (10-7-0, 2.20 GAA, .919 SV% — 2024 playoffs)

Skinner was under fire after allowing 4 goals on just 21 shots in a 5-3 loss in Game 3, but he stabilized things in Game 4, turning aside 20 of the 22 shots he faced to set up this pivotal Game 5 back in Big D. Skinner allowed just 4 goals on 57 shots in the first 2 games in Dallas.

Oettinger was tagged for 4 goals on 28 shots in the 5-2 loss in Edmonton in Game 4. The last time he allowed 4 or more goals — in Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche in the 2nd round when he gave up 5 — he rebounded by allowing just 1 goal on 30 shots in a Game 6 series-clinching 5-1 win.

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The STARS (-130) are a strong play in Game 5 as they look to drive the Oilers (+110) to the brink of elimination, much to the chagrin of an entire nation. Edmonton is Canada’s hope for the nation’s 1st Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens won it all in 1993.

The Oilers are 5-3 in 8 games on the road in these playoffs, including a 3-2 double-overtime win at Dallas in Game 1 of this series.

Still, the safe play here is backing Oettinger and the STARS (-130).

Puck line/Against the spread

The Oilers +1.5 (-225) will cost more than 2 times the potential return. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, if you’re a little on the conservative side, but want some insurance on the road team.

If you like Edmonton, just bet it straight up.

PASS on a puck-line wager.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is a strong play in this pivotal Game 5.

We saw the total go Under in the first 2 games in Texas, and it’s a good bet the total will go low again. Neither of these teams will want to do anything silly, making a mistake to allow the other side to get an odd-man rush going the other way. Each side should play it close to the vest as a loss means being pushed to the brink.

Look for goals to be at a premium in Game 5.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars meet in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Western Conference Final Saturday. The Oilers lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers have won 3 games in a row after taking down Dallas 3-2 in double overtime in Game 1 to cash as +111 road underdogs. C Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal and tacked on an assist, while LW Zach Hyman also added a goal and an assist in the win.

Dallas dropped its 2nd home game in a row with Thursday’s loss as a -123 favorite. C Tyler Seguin scored both goals for the Stars while 3 different players were credited with an assist.

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Oilers at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (36-16-5, 2.62 GAA, .905 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (35-14-4, 2.72 GAA, .905 SV%, 3 SO)

Skinner has been the top goalie for the Oilers this season and throughout the playoffs. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals in each of the team’s last 3 games and is 7-2 in his last 9 starts. He had the 3rd-best record in the NHL during the regular season.

Like Skinner, Oettinger has been the main goalie for his team throughout the regular season and playoffs, starting in each postseason game for Dallas. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of his last 7 games.

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

BET OILERS (+115).

While Dallas holds the advantage at home, Edmonton seems to have turned a corner in the playoffs. It held a 2-0 lead early in Game 1 before allowing 2 unanswered goals and scored quick in the 2nd OT period. The Oilers have won 3 games in a row and 7 of their last 10, while Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 home games and 2 of its last 3 OT games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the puck line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-120).

Edmonton has failed to hit the Over in 6 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 5. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 5 of its last 6 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

Dallas has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games, including 4 of its last 5. It has scored 3 or fewer goals in 7 of its last 10 games while allowing 3 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers clash with the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their best-of-7 Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center Thursday. Puck drop is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oilers survived some shaky goaltending to outlast the gritty Vancouver Canucks in 7 games. It was a weird series for C Connor McDavid, who went without a point in 3 of those games. He only had 1 goal in the series and had 5 shots in the last 3 games combined. The Oilers found ways to win without him scoring goals. He had an injury late in the regular season. Is that still an issue? Did Vancouver unlock something defensively? Those questions will be answered soon.

The Stars wiped out the Colorado Avalanche in 6 games. They dropped the first game at home and then won 4 of the next 5. They lost C Roope Hintz to an upper-body injury in the series. He’s listed as day-to-day but has been skating as if he’ll be ready to go. An even bigger issue is G Jake Oettinger left Wednesday’s practice as he felt under the weather. He’s the X-factor of this series, and if he’s shaky at the start of this series, it could be a short one.

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Oilers at Stars odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Stars -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Stars projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (7-3, 2.87 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO in 10 GS these playoffs) vs. Jake Oettinger (8-5, 2.09 GAA, .918 in 13 GS these playoffs)

Skinner was essentially benched midway through the last series, but the defense stepped up upon his return. Skinner stopped 14 of 15 and 15 of 17 in the last 2 games of the Vancouver series. He faced the Stars once this season and lost after allowing 4 goals on 27 shots.

Oettinger was great against the Avs, shutting the door with 29 saves on 30 shots in the clincher. He went 1-0-1 with a 2.00 GAA and .932 SV% in 2 starts against Edmonton this season. He stopped all 35 shots in the April 3 meeting and allowed 4 goals on 24 shots in the other meeting.

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Oilers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline

The Stars have lost the opener in each playoff round thus far, despite it coming at home. They lost all 3 Game 1s last season as well, and 2 of them came at home. With health concerns to one of their top forwards and a potentially ill goalie, I’m taking the OILERS +110.

Puck line/Against the spread

No thanks to the puck line here. I’m going with ZACH HYMAN OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-110). He had 4+ shots in the last 2 games and in 5 of 7 of the last series.

Over/Under

The Oilers are 5-4-1 O/U in their last 10, and the Stars are 4-5-1 in their last 10. Head-to-head, the Over has cashed in 6 of the last 10 with it cashing in 2 of the 3 meetings this season. This is a tricky one because Skinner has been shaky, and Oettinger is potentially sick. But I’m going UNDER 6 (-110).

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