Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions
The Vegas Golden Knights will start their Stanley Cup title defense against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first round Western Conference series on Monday night at the
Game outlook
The Vegas Golden Knights will start their Stanley Cup title defense against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their first round Western Conference series on Monday night at the American Airlines Center. The game is set to begin at 9:30 PM ET. The Golden Knights are at a slight disadvantage coming off a 4-1 loss to Anaheim, while the Stars are coming off a 2-1 win over St. Louis. Vegas has had success against Dallas in the past, going 7-1-2 in their last 10 games and sweeping the regular season series 3-0. Despite this, Dallas is the betting favorite with an opening line of -130 and the current line at -135.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Knights +117 | Stars -135
Spread: Golden Knights +1.5 (-225) | Stars -1.5 (+190)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 57%.
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights secured the last playoff spot in the Western Conference and are looking to defend their Stanley Cup title. Despite struggling on the road recently, they have had success against the Stars in the regular season, winning all three matchups. Vegas averaged 3.21 goals per game this season, led by Jonathan Marchessault, Jack Eichel, and William Karlsson. Defensively, they have given up 2.96 goals per game and will need to improve in order to win. Logan Thompson has been solid in net, with a 25-14-5 record. Vegas is ranked 13th in offense, 12th in defense, and has a 8-4 record this season.