Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 5/23/24 – The Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6) face off against the Dallas Stars (52-21-9) in what promises to be a riveting Game 1 of the NHL West Finals. As the teams prepare to clash at the American Airlines Center, all eyes will be on the potential outcomes and dynamics of this high-stakes matchup. Stay tuned for free NHL West Finals top predictions as we delve into the details of this exciting encounter.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 5/23/24
When: Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET
Where: American Airlines Center
TV: TNT
Stream: NHL.TV
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Game 1 5/23/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | +1.5 -225 | O 6 -105 | +115 |  |
| Stars | -1.5 +200 | U 6 -105 | -128 | |
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The current betting odds are not yet available, but analyzing the team’s recent performances will give us a clearer idea. Both teams have shown strong gameplay, making this matchup a potentially close contest. Observations from past games suggest a tendency for both teams to exceed point expectations, a trend bettors might find advantageous.
Goaltender Stuart Skinner vs. Goaltender Jake Oettinger
Stuart Skinner proved to be the rock of the Oilers with his .905 save percentage for 59 games. His determination will be very vital as he plays against the Stars, a team with a high-powered offense line with Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski. This series should see Skinner come out on top when it comes to high-pressure situations particularly when it gets to shootouts.
Jake Oettinger is a worthy match to Skinner as he has a .905 save percentage in 54 games and is strong as a goalie who will stop the goals of McDavid and Draisaitl. Oettinger’s skill in shootouts where his save percentage is .750 may mean that the team will win crucial games in sudden death.
Edmonton Oilers: Strategic Scoring
Edmonton is supported by the substantial offense of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid with 132 points mainly acts as a scorer on power plays while Draisaitl, with 106 points, is also very instrumental in the team’s scoring play. Their conversion of plays and goals will be significant, especially against the Stars’ defense as well.
Dallas Stars: Consistent Execution
The Stars have been hard to predict despite the presence of Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski. Robertson had 80 points this season and very clearly demonstrates his importance in the offense. The Oilers will have to manage this through strong-defensive play and navigation of the Stars’ goaltender to win.
Trends
Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Edmonton Oilers are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Oilers are 1-5 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Oilers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Oilers’ 6 last games at home
Dallas Stars Betting Trends
Stars are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Dallas Stars are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Stars are 4-2 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Stars’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Stars’ 7 last games at home
Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Betting Picks
Taking into consideration the teams’ previous winning streaks and the personal records of the key players, this game is expected to hit the headlines for its close calls again. Every team has its reliable netminder and effective forward and therefore they should play on a similar level. But the Oilers have a slightly better record in away matches ATS which may give the Stars a slight edge in this match up.
Some sportsbooks may set the line for the over on total points, and this will be the most appropriate option for anyone who wants to place a wager on the game, as both teams have registered improved performance in recent games. There appears to be rich opportunities that one can exploit when placing prop bets on players like McDavid and Robertson who play such crucial roles in the game.
Check the top online sportsbooks for the latest odds and place your bets on this thrilling NHL West Finals showdown.
Score Prediction: Stars 4, Oilers 3.
