The Oilers have lost four of their last five and have found themselves sliding down the NHL standings in their division. With a Dallas Stars game tonight, they have an opportunity to increase their lead in the Central Division.
As we get ready to make our NHL picks today, let’s take a look at the NHL odds and NHL stats to help us make our Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars best bets.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Information
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are struggling a bit heading into tonight’s contest. While they are considered to be one of the most skilled teams in all of hockey, unfortunately, the results are not telling the same story.
The Oilers’ offense is one of the best in all of hockey, averaging 3.58 goals per game, which is 5th in the NHL. The Oilers are averaging 3.2 goals per game in their last five games.
The real issue has come from stopping other teams from scoring. Their defense is giving up 3.42 goals per game, which is bottom 10 in the league. They have given up 3.4 goals per game in their last five games.
The Oiler’s offense on the road in their last five road games is averaging 3.6 goals per game. Their defense and goaltending are giving up 3.6 goals during those five games.
Connor McDavid has not only been the best player for the Oilers, but his NHL player stats make him one of, if not the, best players in hockey. McDavid is leading the league in total points with 634, scoring 28 goals and assisting 36 others.
If the Oiler’s goaltender rotation stays the same, Stuart Skinner should be the starting goaltender this evening. He has a record of 9-8 and is giving up 2.83 goals per game.
Dallas Stars
The Stars find themselves leading a competitive Central Division. A year removed from barely making it to the playoffs, the Stars look like they have put things together for a big season.
The offense for the Stars is also a top-five offense, scoring 3.58 goals per game for fourth in the league. In their last five games, the Stars have averaged 2.6 goals per game.
The biggest difference between these two teams is how the goaltending and defense are played, with the Stars giving up just 2.7 goals per game. The Stars are giving up just 2.0 goals per game in their last five games.
In their last five home games, the Stars are averaging 3.4 goals per game. The Stars are giving up 3.0 goals per game in those same five games.
Jason Robertson is leading the team in total offense with 47 points. Robertson has scored 24 goals and assisted 23 others.
If the Star’s goaltender rotation keeps up, Scott Wedgewood should be the starting goaltender this evening. He has a record of 6-4-2 and is giving up 3.03 goals per game.
Last Game
These two teams played back on November 5th in Edmonton. During this matchup, the Oilers did not stand much of a chance. The Stars would go on to defeat them by a score of 6-2.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Analysis
The big thing for these teams is that neither has anyone in their top tier of importance out on their NHL injury report. While both teams have guys dealing with ailments, they are not one of their top guys.
The Oilers have not been as great on the road, coming in with an 8-6-1 record for away games. The Stars have a record of 9-3-1-2 during home games this season.
Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Stars are the money line favorite in the contest with odds of -140. The Edmonton Oilers’ odds of winning the game are set at +120.
Puckline
The Stars are -1½ in the game this evening with odds around +165. The Oilers, at +1½, have odds of -190.
Goal Total
The total goals for this game are set at 6½. The odds for the over are set at -120, while the under is at even money.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Betting Pick and Prediction
When looking at the NHL schedule today, this is one of the best NHL matchups of the night. After going over the stats and odds, there are two bets we should consider as Oilers vs. Star’s best bets.
The first of the NHL picks is going to be the Star’s money line. While the odds are not the greatest, they have been playing the best hockey out of these two teams and have proven to be successful over the Oilers.
The other pick is going to be the over for total goals. While goaltending could be different than stated in this article, the over should not be much of a question if it is the same.
Finals Oilers vs. Stars Best Bets: Stars Moneyline (-140) and Over 6½ goals (-120)
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