Stars vs. Oilers Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 2: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Dallas Stars take the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Oilers are up 1-0 in the series. Oddsmakers give the Stars -135 moneyline odds in this game against the Oilers (+114).

Stars vs. Oilers Game Info & Odds

  • When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 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 (-135)
  • Underdog: Oilers (+114)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Stars and Oilers Betting Trends

  • Dallas and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 54 of 96 games this season.
  • Edmonton’s games this season have had over 5.5 goals 55 of 95 times.
  • These teams rack up a combined 7.2 goals per game, 1.7 more than this game’s total.
  • These teams allow 5.7 goals per game combined, 0.2 more than the total for this game.
  • The Stars are 53-28 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • This season the Oilers have been an underdog nine times, and won four of those games.

Stars Stats & Insights

  • The Stars offense’s 294 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked third in the NHL this year.
  • The Stars have given up the eighth-fewest goals in league action this season, 232 (2.8 per game).
  • With a +62 goal differential, they’re ranked third-best in the NHL.
  • The Stars have an 11.4% shooting percentage as a team, ranking fourth in the NHL.
  • The Stars have earned four shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 17.8 hits and 14.9 blocked shots per game.
  • In the past 10 games, the Stars have earned 70.0% of the possible points with a 6-2-2 record.
  • They are scoring at a 2.9 goals-per-game average (29 total) during that span.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Stars have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) over those 10 matchups.

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 Oilers are shooting 10.5% (10th in the league).
  • The Oilers have shut out their opponent four times this season. As a team, they are averaging 22.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Oilers have earned 85.0% of the possible points with a 7-3-0 record.
  • They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) over that time.
  • Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Stars Key Players to Watch

  • A top offensive player this season for Dallas, Jason Robertson has scored 80 points in 82 games (29 goals and 51 assists).
  • 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: -166, Under Odds: +130)
  • Jason Robertson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Joe Pavelski Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +100, Under Odds: -130)
  • Joe Pavelski Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -215)
  • Matt Duchene Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
  • Matt Duchene Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +190, Under Odds: -250)

Oilers Key Players to Watch

  • Connor McDavid is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 132 points (1.6 per game). He has scored 32 goals and 100 assists in 76 games (playing 19:47 per game).
  • Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl has racked up 106 total points (1.3 per game), with 41 goals and 65 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner has a 36-16-5 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league). In 59 games, he has 1406 saves, and has given up 147 goals (2.6 goals against average).

Oilers Player Props

  • Connor McDavid Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Connor McDavid Assists Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +175, Under Odds: -230)
  • Leon Draisaitl Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +135, Under Odds: -175)
  • Leon Draisaitl Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Evan Bouchard Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
  • Evan Bouchard Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)

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 (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Stars 4 – Oilers 3

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WRITTEN BY

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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