Oilers vs. Stars betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The oddsmakers fancy the Edmonton Oilers on home ice (-129) over the Dallas Stars (+109) when they meet on Monday, May 27 at 8:30 PM ET.

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Moneyline

Oilers to win vs Stars -129

Bet $20, Payout $35.50

Oilers vs. Stars Game Info & Betting Lines

Edmonton has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 55 of 96 games this season.
So far this season, 55.7% of Dallas’ games (54/97) have had more goals than Monday’s over/under of 5.5.
Monday’s over/under is 1.6 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 7.2 goals per game.
This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two clubs concede per game combined.

The Oilers create the fourth-most goals in the league, averaging 3.6 per game for a total of 292 this season.
The Oilers have allowed the 10th-fewest goals in NHL action this season, 236 (2.9 per game).
With a +56 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the league.
The Stars’ 294 total goals (3.6 per game) are the third-most in the league.
The Stars’ 232 total goals allowed (2.8 per game) are the eighth-fewest in the NHL.
They have a +62 goal differential, which is third-best in the league.

Through 85 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Edmonton has won 54 of those games.
In 78 games with lower than -129 moneyline odds this season, the Oilers have won 50.
Edmonton has a 56.3% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
In 12 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Dallas has pulled off the upset six times.
Dallas has a record of 3-4 in games when sportsbooks list the team at +109 or longer on the moneyline.
The moneyline implies a 47.8% chance of victory for the Stars.

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Connor McDavid has been critical to Edmonton’s offense this season, racking up 132 points in 76 games.
With 41 goals and 65 assists, Leon Draisaitl is one of the top contributors for Edmonton with his 106 points (1.3 per game).
Through 81 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as a contributor for Edmonton. He has 82 points (18 goals and 64 assists).
Across 59 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 36-16-5. During those games, he’s allowed 147 goals while recording 1406 saves.

Jason Robertson has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 51 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the Dallas offense with 80 total points (one per game). He takes 2.8 shots per game, shooting 12.6%.
Joe Pavelski has scored 67 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 27 goals and 40 assists.
Matt Duchene has 65 points so far, including 25 goals and 40 assists.
Jake Oettinger has a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league), with 1336 total saves, allowing 140 goals (2.7 goals against average). He has compiled a 35-14-4 record this season.

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