In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 8th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 36-22-4 this year after they defeated Montreal in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton led 1-0 and 2-1, but they couldn’t hang onto either lead, before winning late in overtime. The Oilers outshot Montreal by a total of 32-27, won 46% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Perry, and Bouchard, while Skinner stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Oilers lost to the Ducks by a score of 6-2 but did beat the Hurricanes by a score of 3-1 before that. Edmonton has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 76 points. Edmonton has scored 3.23 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 26.6% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 46 goals, 48 assists, and 207 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 23 goals, 56 assists, and 173 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 21-15-4 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 41-19-2 this season after they defeated Calgary in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game in the third and get the win in overtime. The Stars were outshot by a total of 28-27, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Johnston and Robertson (2), while Oettinger stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Stars defeated the Devils by a score of 4-3 and the Blues by a score of 6-3. Dallas has won four games in a row and they are currently second in the Central standings with 84 points. Dallas has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 2.57 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.6% on the power play and 84.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jason Robertson has led Dallas with 27 goals, 37 assists, and 174 shots on goal, while Matt Duchene has added 25 goals, 38 assists, and 114 shots on goal. Jake Oettinger is 30-13-2 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this season.
Why the Oilers will beat the Stars
- The Oilers have won 10 of their last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
- The Stars have lost eight of their last nine games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a win.
- The Oilers have won the first period in eight of their last nine home games against the Stars following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last nine night games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Stars’ last nine games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last 10 games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine home games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last seven games as favorites.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 21 night games at Rogers Place.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars’ last four games.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last eight games.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Stars’ last eight games as underdogs.
Oilers vs Stars Prediction
Dallas comes into this matchup riding a four-game winning streak and they made a huge move at the trade deadline by acquiring Rantanen, so they have plenty of momentum coming into this game. The Stars are 17-12-1 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 19-11-2 at home. Edmonton has won two of their last three games and they are trying to find some much-needed momentum. The Oilers have struggled to string wins together over the last few weeks and their offense has been pretty low-scoring. I do like how Dallas is currently playing, but Edmonton has plenty of talent, they are on home ice, and they are desperate to string two wins together. Take the Oilers here.