Stars vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 1: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers for the first game of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at American Airlines Center on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 8:30 PM ET on TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Stars are listed with -130 odds on the moneyline against the Oilers (+110).

Stars vs. Oilers Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 8:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
  • TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
  • Favorite: Stars (-130)
  • Underdog: Oilers (+110)
  • Over/under: 6

Stars and Oilers Betting Trends

  • In 54 of 95 matches this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined to finish above 6 goals.
  • Edmonton has played 55 games this season that finished with over 6 goals.
  • These teams score a combined 7.2 goals per game, 1.2 more than this game’s total.
  • Opponents of these two teams combine to average 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
  • The Stars have gone 53-27 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Oilers have won three of the eight games they have played while the underdog this season.

Stars Stats & Insights

  • The Stars’ 294 goals this season make them the third-best scoring team in the league.
  • The Stars are ranked eighth in NHL play for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 232 total goals (2.8 per game).
  • 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 last 10 contests, the Stars have claimed 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.
  • They have scored 31 goals during that stretch.
  • Defensively, the Stars have allowed 21 goals (2.1 per game) in those 10 outings.

Oilers Stats & Insights

  • The Oilers have the NHL’s fourth-best scoring offense (292 total goals, 3.6 per game).
  • The Oilers’ 236 total goals given up (2.9 per game) are the 10th-fewest in the league.
  • They have a +56 goal differential, which is sixth-best in the league.
  • The 10.5% shooting percentage the Oilers have compiled ranks 10th in the league.
  • The Oilers have shut out their opponent four times this season.
  • In their past 10 matchups, the Oilers are 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
  • They have put up 35 goals over that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Oilers have allowed 24 goals (2.4 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Stars Key Players to Watch

  • Jason Robertson is currently one of Dallas’ leading contributors (80 total points), having put up 29 goals and 51 assists.
  • Joe Pavelski has 67 points (0.8 per game), scoring 27 goals and adding 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 racked up 1336 saves.

Stars Player Props

  • Jason Robertson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -190, Under Odds: +145)
  • Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
  • Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
  • Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
  • Matt Duchene Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
  • Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185, Under Odds: -245)

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • Connor McDavid has recorded 32 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 100 assists (1.2 per game), taking 3.2 shots per game and shooting 12.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Edmonton with 132 total points (1.6 per game).
  • Leon Draisaitl is key for Edmonton’s attack with 106 total points (1.3 per game), including 41 goals and 65 assists through 81 games.
  • Stuart Skinner has a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 1406 total saves, while conceding 147 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put together a 36-16-5 record between the posts for Edmonton this season.

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)

Stars vs. Oilers Injuries

  • Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Out), Roope Hintz: Upper Body (Questionable)
  • Oilers: Adam Henrique: Ankle (Questionable)

Stars vs. Oilers Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Oilers (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Stars 4 – Oilers 3

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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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