Stars vs. Oilers betting odds and trends

The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers on May 23 at 8:30 PM ET, and are -130 favorites, with the visiting team at +110.

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Moneyline

Stars to win vs Oilers -130

Bet $20, Payout $35.38

Stars vs. Oilers Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
  • Time: 8:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center
  • Favorite: Stars (-130)
  • Underdog: Oilers (+110)
  • Over/under: 6

Stars vs. Oilers Quick Facts

  • Dallas and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 54 of 95 games this season.
  • Edmonton’s games have gone over 6 goals in 55 of 94 chances this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 7.2, is 1.2 more than Thursday’s over/under.
  • The 5.7 goals per game that these two teams concede combined are 0.3 less than the 6-goal total set for this match.

Stars vs. Oilers Season Stat Insights

  • The Stars’ 294 goals this season make them the third-best scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Stars are one of the best squads in NHL competition, allowing 232 goals to rank eighth.
  • The team has the league’s third-best goal differential at +62 this season.
  • The Oilers have the league’s fourth-best scoring offense (292 total goals, 3.6 per game).
  • The Oilers are one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, allowing 236 goals (2.9 per game) to rank 10th.
  • They have a +56 goal differential, which is sixth-best in the league.

Stars vs. Oilers Moneyline Insights

  • Dallas has gone 53-29 as the oddsmakers’ favorite this season.
  • Through 65 games with moneyline odds lower than -130 this season, the Stars have won 45 times.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Dallas has a 56.5% chance of winning this game.
  • In Edmonton’s eight games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has three wins.
  • Edmonton has played with moneyline odds of +110 or longer twice this season, and lost both.
  • The win probability for the Oilers, implied from the moneyline, is 47.6%.

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Stars vs. Oilers Leaders

Stars Leaders

  • Jason Robertson has been important to Dallas’ offense this season, recording 80 points in 82 games.
  • Joe Pavelski is another of Dallas’ major contributors currently with 67 total points (27 goals and 40 assists) to his name.
  • With 65 points through 80 games (25 goals and 40 assists), Matt Duchene has been an important part of Dallas’ offensive attack this season.
  • In the 54 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .905, 32nd in the league.

Oilers Leaders

  • Connor McDavid’s 132 points make him an important offensive option for Edmonton. He has 32 goals and 100 assists in 76 games.
  • Leon Draisaitl is a key piece of the offense for Edmonton with 106 total points this season. He has scored 41 goals and added 65 assists in 81 games.
  • Evan Bouchard has 82 points so far, including 18 goals and 64 assists.
  • Stuart Skinner is 36-16-5 on the season, allowing 147 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 1406 saves with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league).

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