Edmonton Oilers Look to Secure Spot in Stanley Cup Finals in Game 5 Against Dallas Stars

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals with a chance to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals for the second year in a row. Edmonton is coming off a 4-1 victory over Dallas in Game 4 and holds a 3-1 lead in the series. The Oilers have a strong record of 7-3-0 in their last 10 games against the Stars. Dallas is considered the favorite in this matchup, opening at -119 and currently sitting at Dallas -129. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers +112 | Stars -129
Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-227) | Stars -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 56%.

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Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have rebounded from their Game 1 loss to the Stars by securing three consecutive wins, positioning themselves on the verge of advancing to the Stanley Cup finals for the second year in a row. They are aiming to maintain their momentum and secure their spot in the next round with a victory on Thursday. Leading the team in points are Connor McDavid with 24, Leon Draisaitl with 23, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with 18. The team has been performing well offensively in the playoffs, averaging 3.93 goals per game compared to 3.16 in the regular season. On the defensive end, they have improved slightly, giving up 2.80 goals per game in the playoffs compared to 2.87 during the regular season. Stuart Skinner has been solid in goal with a 2.47 GAA and a .910 save percentage. Zach Hyman and Connor Brown are questionable for the upcoming game. In terms of power rankings, Edmonton is ranked 7th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a season record of 59-33-5.

Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars have faced challenges against the Edmonton Oilers after defeating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets in the previous round. Despite their recent struggles, the Stars will look to end their losing streak and prolong their season with a victory on Thursday. Dallas, known for averaging 3.35 goals per game in the regular season, has seen a decrease to 2.47 goals per game in the playoffs. Leading the team in points is Mikko Rantanen with 21, followed by Thomas Harley with 12 and Roope Hintz with 11. The Stars allowed 2.71 goals per game during the regular season but have seen an increase to 3.35 goals per game in the playoffs. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has a record of 9-8-0 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage. The Dallas Stars hold a power ranking of 8 and rank 9th in offense, scoring an average of 3.24 goals per game, and 8th in defense, conceding an average of 2.80 points per game. In their previous matchups, Edmonton went 0-3-0 against Dallas.

Edmonton Oilers Dominate Recent Games, Favorable Betting Choice Against Struggling Dallas Stars

The Edmonton Oilers have displayed dominant performance in their recent games, securing victory in five out of their last six matchups. This impressive streak can be attributed to their strong offensive capabilities, with a total of 13 goals scored in their last three games. Additionally, Edmonton has excelled on special teams by successfully converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, the Dallas Stars have faced challenges in their recent performances, suffering defeat in four out of their last six games. Despite being ranked fourth in the league in penalty kills, their defensive performance has been lacking, conceding a total of 16 goals in their last four games. With Dallas struggling offensively and only scoring two goals in their last three games, Edmonton is poised to maintain their defensive strength and emerge victorious. Therefore, it is recommended to consider betting on the Edmonton Oilers to win.

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