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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