The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars meet in NHL action from the American Airlines Center on Saturday afternoon. A potential Western Conference Finals Preview, who comes out on top? Let’s dive in and give out a Golden Knights vs. Stars Prediction.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this one looking to build on a 6-3 win over St. Louis in their last game. Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights in scoring with 30 points including a team-high 18 assists while William Karlsson has 25 points with a team-high 12 goals. Mark Stone has 22 points with 15 assists and Shea Theodore has 18 points with 14 assists as well. Jonathan Marchessault also has 18 points with 12 goals of his own this season. Adin Hill has gone 10-2-2 with a 1.87 GAA and a .935 save percentage while Logan Thompson has gone 7-3-3 with a 2.38 GAA and a .917 save percentage this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
- The Golden Knights have won the first period in five of their last six games at American Airlines Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Golden Knights’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Dallas Stars Team Preview
The Dallas Stars come into this one looking to build on a 5-4 shootout win over Washington last time out. Joe Pavelski leads the Stars in scoring with 25 points including a team-high 11 goals and 14 assists while Roope Hintz has 22 points with 10 goals and 12 assists. Jason Robertson has 24 points with a team-high 16 assists while Matt Duchene has 20 points with 14 assists. Wyatt Johnson and Mason Marchment each have 18 points split between 9 goals and 9 assists. Jake Oettinger has posted an 10-6-2 record in goal for Dallas with a 2.67 GAA and a .911 save percentage while Scott Wedgewood is 5-1-1 with a 3.25 GAA and a .905 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 17 games between the Golden Knights and Stars.
- The Stars have lost the third period in each of their last four games at American Airlines Center following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last five games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars ranks 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (86.90%).
- The Dallas Stars ranks 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.33).
- The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.18%).
Golden Knights vs. Stars Prediction
I’m siding with the Golden Knights here. I just feel like there’s too much value to pass on with Vegas here considering the Golden Knights have owned this matchup in the past and the Knights are playing solid hockey at the moment. Dallas is a lot stronger on the road and I just think that getting Vegas at plus money is not something that’s going to happen often. Give me the Golden Knights and the plus money.
