Betting on today’s Golden Knights and Stars game? Catch the action at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, as the Stars hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on ESPN. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Stars as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, April 24th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:

  • According to our analysis, we anticipate the Stars to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
  • Take the Stars on the moneyline
  • The Stars should also cover at -1.5

No Pressure for Vegas as Away Dogs

As the eighth seed in the Western Conference, the Golden Knights finished the regular season with a record of 45-29-8. In the Pacific Division, they were fourth with a mark of 14-12. On the road, Vegas went 18-17-6, and they enter the game on a three-game losing streak away from home.

Over the course of the season, the Golden Knights were underdogs in 28 of their 82 games. Against the rest of the Western Conference, Vegas went 30-20, and they were 31-19-4 when they were favored. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 6-4.

On the season, Vegas has a puck line record of 41-41 and a road puck line record of 19-22. So far, the team has 28 wins by multiple goals and 26 losses by multiple goals. In their last ten games, the Golden Knights have a puck line mark of 5-5.

So far, the team has been the underdog in 28 games and has a puck line record of 21-7 in those games. In their last five road games, the team has a puck line record of 2-3.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Vegas is 6.2. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Golden Knights come in with an over/under record of 40-42-0.

Across their last three road contests, Vegas has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.

On offense, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. The Golden Knights went 24-16 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 19-13.

The leading scorer for Vegas’ offense is Jonathan Marchessault. Coming into the game he has 42 goals, ranking 13th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 27 assists so far.

Dallas defense takes on the Golden Knights ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 21st in shutouts, with 4 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%.

Will the Stars Win at American Airlines Center?

At 113 points, Dallas has locked up the top spot in the Western Conference and the Central Division. They have gone 52-21-9 overall and 34-16 against the West. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 7-3, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

At home, Dallas has gone 26-11-4 this season, and they have won two straight games at home. As the favorite, the Stars have gone 47-17-7 this season, and they have won two straight games when favored.

At home, the Stars have gone 14-27 against the puck line this season and their puck line record overall is at 36-46. So far, Dallas has 29 wins by multiple goals and their average scoring margin at home is +.8 goals per game. In their last ten at home, the Stars have gone 5-5 against the puck line.

Dallas comes in with a puck line mark of 27-44 as the favorite and they have gone 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games. In their last three games, the Stars are 1-2 against the puck line.

On average, Dallas’ games have finished with 6.5 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Stars come in with an over/under record of 42-39-1.

Vegas has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

Offensively, the Stars come into the game at 3.6 goals per contest placing 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position 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. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 33 assists so far.

Dallas defense takes on the Golden Knights ranked 27th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. They also are 21st in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Jake Oettinger comes into the game having made 53 starts this season. So far, his record is 35-14 and he has a save percentage of 0.888%.