Stars vs. Golden Knights NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights square off in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, April 24, with puck drop at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS. The Golden Knights are up 1-0. Bookmakers favor the Stars in this matchup, listing them -162 odds on the moneyline against the Golden Knights (+136).

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game Info & Odds

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS
  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
  • TV Channel: ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS
  • Favorite: Stars (-162)
  • Underdog: Golden Knights (+136)
  • Over/under: 6

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Stars and Golden Knights Betting Trends

  • Dallas’ 83 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6 goals 49 times.
  • Vegas has played 45 games this season that ended with over 6 goals.
  • The teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these teams score 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game’s total.
  • The Stars have been a moneyline favorite 72 times this season, and have finished 48-24 in those games.
  • The Golden Knights have been an underdog in 28 games this season, and won 14 (50.0%).

Stars Stats & Insights

  • The Stars create the third-most goals in the league, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 294 this season.
  • On defense, the Stars are one of the best squads in NHL play, conceding 232 goals to rank eighth.
  • The team’s goal differential is third-best in the league at +62.
  • The Stars shoot 11.4% as a team, ranked fourth-best in the league.
  • The Stars have shut out opponents four times, averaging 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game this season.
  • Over the past 10 contests, the Stars have gone 7-3-0 (85.0% of possible points).
  • They have put up 30 goals over that span.
  • Defensively, the Stars have allowed 18 goals (1.8 per game) in those 10 outings.

Golden Knights Stats & Insights

  • The Golden Knights have the NHL’s 13th-ranked scoring offense (263 total goals, 3.2 per game).
  • The Golden Knights have allowed 243 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 11th.
  • Their +20 goal differential ranks 13th in the league.
  • The Golden Knights are shooting 10.3% (13th in the league).
  • The Golden Knights have shut out their opponent three times this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.7 hits and 18.4 blocked shots per game.
  • In their past 10 matchups, the Golden Knights are 6-4-0 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (35 total) over that time.
  • Defensively, the Golden Knights have given up 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Stars Key Players to Watch

  • One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Jason Robertson, who has 80 points (29 goals, 51 assists) and plays an average of 18:19 per game.
  • Through 82 games, Joe Pavelski has 27 goals and 40 assists.
  • In 54 games, Jake Oettinger has a record of 35-14-4. He has conceded 140 goals (2.72 goals against average) and has recorded 1336 saves.

Stars Player Props

  • Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
  • Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
  • Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
  • Roope Hintz Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Roope Hintz Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)

Golden Knights Key Players to Watch

  • Jonathan Marchessault is a key offensive option for Vegas, with 69 points this season. He has recorded 42 goals and 27 assists in 82 games.
  • Jack Eichel is a top scorer for Vegas, with 68 total points this season. He has scored 31 goals and provided 37 assists in 63 games.
  • Logan Thompson has a 25-14-5 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league). In 46 games, he has 1179 saves, and has conceded 119 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Golden Knights Player Props

  • Jonathan Marchessault Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -125, Under Odds: -105)
  • Jonathan Marchessault Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +200, Under Odds: -270)
  • Jack Eichel Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
  • Jack Eichel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
  • William Karlsson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • William Karlsson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +210, Under Odds: -280)

Stars vs. Golden Knights Injuries

  • Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable)
  • Golden Knights: Nicolas Hague: Lower Body (Questionable)

Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Stars (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Stars 4 – Golden Knights 2

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Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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