In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 4-1-0 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed three goals in the second for the loss. The Stars were outshot by a total of 26-24, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Blackwell and Robertson, while DeSmith stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the loss.
Prior to that loss, Dallas had won their first four games of the season against San Jose, Seattle, New York, and Nashville. Dallas has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 1.60 goals against per game, while also going 5.9% on the power play and 94.7% on the penalty kill this season. Logan Stankoven, Wyatt Johnson, and Mason Marchment have led Dallas with five points each, while Jake Oettinger is 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 2-3-0 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 1-0 and they were tied at 2, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the big win. The Oilers outshot Nashville by a total of 36-27, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from McDavid, Skinner, and Kulak (2), while Pickard stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, Edmonton defeated the Flyers by a score of 4-3 but did lose their first three games against Calgary, Chicago, and Winnipeg. Edmonton has scored 2.20 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 7.7% on the power play and 57.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with one goal, four assists, and 13 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 1-2-0 with a 4.42 goals-against average and a .845 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Stars
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine-day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have lost three of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Oilers’ last five games.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six-day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have won the first period in eight of their last 10-day games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Stars’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last six road games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Saturday games at American Airlines Center has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Oilers’ last five-day games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Oilers and Stars.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last seven games as favorites.
- Logan Stankoven has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Wyatt Johnston has scored a goal in three of the Stars’ last four games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Saturday day games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Saturday day games against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup after picking up their first loss of the season against Washington, but they will be back at home, where they are 3-0-0 this year. Edmonton started the season with three straight ugly losses, but they have bounced back with two wins and they have scored four goals in each of the wins. The Stars have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL this year, but they will be tested against this Edmonton offense. I really like how Edmonton has looked in their last two games and I think they are worth a look at this small plus-money price. Take the Oilers here.