Oilers vs. Stars betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The oddsmakers like the Edmonton Oilers on home ice (-135) over the Dallas Stars (+114) when they play on Wednesday, May 29 at 8:30 PM ET.

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Moneyline

Oilers to win vs Stars -135

Bet $20, Payout $34.81

Oilers vs. Stars Game Info & Betting Lines

Edmonton has combined with its opponent to put up more than 6 goals in 56 of 97 games this season.
In 56.1% of Dallas’ previous games this season (55/98), the teams combined to score over Wednesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
Wednesday’s total is 1.2 lower than the two teams’ combined average of 7.2 goals per game.
The 5.7 goals per game that these two teams give up combined are 0.3 less than the 6-goal total set for this match.

The Oilers offense’s 292 total goals (3.6 per game) are ranked fourth in the NHL this year.
The Oilers have allowed the 10th-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 236 (2.9 per game).
With a +56 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the league.
The Stars have scored the third-most goals (294 goals, 3.6 per game) in the league.
The Stars have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, giving up 232 goals (2.8 per game) to rank eighth.
Their third-best goal differential is +62.

Edmonton has won 54 of its 86 games as a favorite this season.
In 74 games with shorter than -135 moneyline odds this season, the Oilers have won 47.
According to the moneyline odds, Edmonton has a 57.4% chance of winning this contest.
Dallas has seven wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 13 times).
Dallas is 3-3 when it is underdogs of +114 or longer on the moneyline.
The Stars have a 46.7% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Connor McDavid has been imperative to Edmonton’s offense this season, recording 132 points in 76 games.
Leon Draisaitl is another of Edmonton’s major contributors currently with 106 total points (41 goals and 65 assists) to his name.
Through 81 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as a contributor for Edmonton. He has 82 points (18 goals and 64 assists).
As Edmonton’s top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 36 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 147 goals with 1406 saves.

Jason Robertson’s 29 goals and 51 assists in 82 games for Dallas add up to 80 total points on the season.
Joe Pavelski has amassed 67 points this season, with 27 goals and 40 assists.
Matt Duchene has 65 points so far, including 25 goals and 40 assists.
Jake Oettinger has a 35-14-4 record this season, with a .905 save percentage (32nd in the league). He has 1336 saves, and has given up 140 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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