Betting on today’s Stars and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:30 ET on TBS. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Golden Knights being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Stars.

DALLAS STARS VS VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5

This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 10:30 ET on Saturday, April 27th.

WHY BET THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS:

  • The Golden Knights enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
  • Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Stars (+1.5)

Will Dallas Be The Talk of T-Mobile Arena?

As the top team in the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have had a fantastic season, going 52-21-9 overall. On the road, they have been equally impressive, winning 26 of their 41 games away from home. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 6-4 and come into tonight’s game having won two straight games.

When facing other teams in the Western Conference, Dallas has gone 34-16 this season. Against other teams in the Central Division, they have gone 17-9. Over their last five games, the Stars have gone 2-3, and their record against teams favored to win is 47-17-7.

On the road, Dallas has gone 7-3 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far this season, the Stars have gone 22-19 vs. the puck line as the road team, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.8 goals per game.

Overall, Dallas has gone 36-46 against the puck line, including going 4-6 vs. the puck line in their last ten games. As the underdog, the Stars have gone 9-2 against the puck line, and their average scoring differential in those games is -.1 goals per contest.

For the season, Dallas’ games have finished with an average of 6.5 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Stars have an over/under record of 42-39-1.

The Stars are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Stars are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 3rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. Dallas’ offense comes into the game ranked 11th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the NHL.

Dallas’ current leading scorer is Wyatt Johnston. This season, he has 32 goals, which puts him 34th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Johnston has 33 assists this season.

Defensively, the Golden Knights come into the season ranked 13th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Vegas. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Vegas, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 53 games in this season. His current record is 35-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.888%.

Do the Golden Knights Have What it Takes at Home?

At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 27-12-2 and are 31-19-4 as the favorite. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is currently in fourth place and has a record of 14-12. Overall, the Golden Knights are 45-29-8 and have 98 points, which puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference.

Over their last ten games, Vegas has gone 6-4 and is on a two-game winning streak as the underdog. In the Western Conference, the Golden Knights have gone 30-20 this season. In their last five games, Vegas has gone 4-1, and over their last three games, they have gone 2-1.

At home, the Golden Knights have gone 22-19 against the puck line this season, and they have an average scoring margin of +.8 goals per game. So far, they have 28 wins by multiple goals.

Overall, Vegas has gone 41-41 against the puck line this season, including a mark of 20-34 as the favorite. In their last ten home games, they have gone 7-3 against the puck line.

The average goal total for Vegas’ games is sitting at 6.2. The average over/under line for the season is 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 40-42-0.

Dallas has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 13th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. The Vegas offense is ranked 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 9th in the NHL.

Vegas will be looking for a good game from Jonathan Marchessault who leads the team in scoring with 42 goals, ranking 13th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 27 assists so far.

In terms of defense, the Golden Knights head into the game ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.2 shots per game against Vegas. So far, they are 23rd in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Logan Thompson has started 42 games this season. His current record stands at 25-14, and his save percentage is 0.784%.