Two of the top NHL picks today to win the Stanley Cup meet in Dallas on Wednesday as the Dallas Stars (47-19-9) host the Edmonton Oilers (45-23-5). Edmonton is second in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, five points behind the Vancouver Canucks with two games in hand, and the Stars are first in the Central. The Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars score is just one of five games on the NHL schedule today.
Oilers vs Stars Picks
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- Pick 1: Dallas -120
- Pick 2: Under 6.5 (-115)
Stuart Skinner (2.63 GAA, .906 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Oilers and Jake Oettinger (2.87 GAA, .900 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Stars. Let’s take a look at the Edmonton vs Dallas best bets.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Odds
Before delving into the best bets for this matchup scores and odds, here’s a quick overlook of the latest NHL odds available at BetUS:
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Matchup Information
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars
Location of the game: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+ and SN 360 (Canada)
Recent Scores for Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars
Edmonton comes into the Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars predictions following a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues, but they’re 6-2-2 in their last 10 NHL scores. They have points in four consecutive games.
The Stars, meanwhile, are the hottest team in the league. They’re on a seven-game winning streak and coming off a 3-0 win over the Seattle Kraken. They’ve outscored their opponents 29-11 during their impressive streak.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Analysis
Edmonton comes into the Edmonton vs Dallas best bets ranking fourth in NHL stats for goals (3.59) and first in shots (33.8). They have arguably the most potent offense in the league, led by Connor McDavid, one of the NHL picks to win the Art Ross Trophy and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid leads the team in NHL player stats with 126 points (29 goals, 97 assists) and is one point behind Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov for the league lead in scoring.
The Oilers have also been much better defensively since Kris Knoblauch took over as the team’s head coach. They’re now ninth in goals allowed (2.85) and fifth in shots allowed (28.4). They’re 20-15-2 on the road this season.
Dallas is 22-10-4 on home ice, including 3-2 in their last five NHL games. They’re third in goals (3.64), T11th in shots (31.5), 11th in goals allowed (2.91), and seventh in shots allowed (28.8). They’re also the most disciplined team in the league, taking just 6.8 penalty minutes per game, which could be a big factor in the Edmonton vs Dallas best bets as the Oilers have the league’s second-ranked power-play (27.5 percent).
Jason Robertson leads the Stars in NHL player stats with 76 points (27 goals, 49 assists) and Joe Pavelski is second with 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists). Dallas has plenty of scoring depth, with 10 players having recorded at least 40 points. Joel Hakanpaa and Evgeny Dadanov are on the NHL injury report for the Stars.
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Odds Breakdown
Edmonton
The Oilers are slight betting underdogs in the Edmonton vs Dallas best bets with NHL odds of +100 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-265) for the puck line. The total is 6.5, with over and under odds of -105 and -115, respectively.
Dallas
The Stars are -120 moneyline favorites and have puck line odds of -1.5 (+190).
Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Pick and Prediction
Dallas is looking to avenge a 4-3 loss a month ago and should be motivated to extend their winning streak. The Under is also a good bet considering the Oilers are 17-20 Over-Under in road games. They have underachieved against the 6.5 total in two of their last three games. Dallas has gone under the total in four of their last six games.
- Pick 1: Dallas -120
- Pick 2: Under 6.5 (-115)
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