Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming game five of their third-round playoff series, the Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Both teams had strong regular season records, with Edmonton at 49-27-6 and Dallas at 52-21-9. Dallas won two out of the three matchups between these teams this season. Currently, the series is tied 2-2. The puck is set to drop at 8:30 PM EST, with Dallas opening as the betting favorite at -133 and the current line sitting at Dallas -130.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers +112 | Stars -130

Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-234) | Stars -1.5 (+200)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 57%.

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers had an impressive performance in game four, defeating the Dallas Stars 5-2 and evening the series. Connor McDavid stood out with three assists, while five different players scored goals for the team. Stuart Skinner had a solid performance, stopping 20 of 22 shots faced. Throughout the season, Edmonton displayed strong offensive prowess, ranking fourth in goals per game and first in shots per game. McDavid led the team with 132 points, ranking third in the league, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 106 points. On the defensive end, the Oilers ranked 10th in goals against per game and fifth in shots against per game. Their goaltenders, Skinner and Calvin Pickard, had impressive records. Skinner played a key role in the playoffs, bouncing back after a rough start to help the team eliminate opponents. In the Western Conference finals, Skinner continued to impress, allowing minimal goals in key games. McDavid leads the team in the playoffs with 28 points, followed by Draisaitl with 26 points and Bouchard with 23 points. Hyman leads the team with 13 goals in the postseason. Overall, with a power ranking of 3, Edmonton showcases a strong offense, solid defense, and a successful record of 8-2 this season.