Saturday’s NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (2-3) and the Dallas Stars (4-1) at American Airlines Center sees the Oilers as road favorites (-120 moneyline odds to win) against the Stars (+100). The game starts at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Stars-Oilers matchup on ESPN+.
Oilers vs. Stars Game Info & Odds
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Favorite: Oilers (-120)
Underdog: Stars (+100)
Over/under: 6
Oilers vs. Stars Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Stars (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6)
Score Prediction:
Stars 4 – Oilers 1
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Stars
Oilers and Stars Betting Trends
Edmonton and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in four of five games this season.
Dallas has played only one game this season that ended with over 6 goals.
The teams combine to score 4.8 goals per game, 1.2 fewer than this game’s total.
Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
The Oilers have compiled a 2-3 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Stars are the underdog for the first time this season.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers offense’s 11 total goals (2.2 per game) rank 24th in the NHL.
The Oilers rank 27th in total goals against, giving up 4.0 goals per game (20 total) in league play.
Their goal differential (-9) ranks them 29th in the NHL.
The Oilers have a 6.7% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 31st in the league.
The Oilers average 13.6 hits and 12.8 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at just a 2.2 goals-per-game average (11 total) over that time.
Over on the defensive end, the Oilers have given up 19 goals (3.8 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Stars Stats & Insights
The Stars have scored 13 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 16th in the NHL.
The Stars’ eight total goals allowed (only 1.6 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the NHL.
Their seventh-best goal differential is +5.
The Stars’ collective 9.8% shooting percentage ranks 25th in the league.
The Stars have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 13.8 hits and 12.6 blocked shots per game.
They have scored just 13 goals over that span.
Defensively, the Stars have allowed eight goals (1.6 per game) in those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Connor McDavid is currently one of Edmonton’s top contributors (five total points), having collected one goal and four assists.
Leon Draisaitl has two goals and two assists to total four points (0.8 per game).
Stuart Skinner (1-2-0) has a goals against average of 4.4 on the season, and 60 saves. His .845 save percentage ranks 55th in the league.
Stars Key Players to Watch
Logan Stankoven’s zero goals and five assists in five contests give him five points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Mason Marchment is a top scorer for Dallas, with five total points this season. He has scored two goals and provided three assists in five contests.
Jake Oettinger has a record of 3-0-0 in three games this season, conceding 5 goals (1.6 goals against average) with 92 saves and a .948 save percentage, fifth-best in the league.
Oilers vs. Stars Injuries
Oilers: Roby Jarventie: Undisclosed (Out), Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out)
Stars: Mathew Dumba: Lower Body (Out), Brendan Smith: Undisclosed (Questionable), Sam Steel: Undisclosed (Questionable), Tyler Seguin: Lower Body (Questionable)
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