Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, NHL Odds
The Oilers dropped a 3-2 overtime decision in Colorado on Monday to remain one point back of Los Angeles in the race for second place in the Pacific Division. The Stars return home on the heels of Sunday’s 3-2 win in Washington, but have failed to tally consecutive victories in six contests.
Backed by 88% of sports bettors, the Oilers have gained ground since opening as +122 road underdogs, but continue to lag as a +105 bet. The Stars have faded to -127 favourites, and the total has held steady at 6.0, with the OVER sporting strengthening -120 odds.
Oilers vs. Stars NHL Betting Odds
Tuesday night’s matchup at American Airlines Center marks the second of three regular season meetings between these clubs. The Stars skated to a 4-1home victory on November 23. That snapped a two-game head-to-head losing streak on home ice, during which Dallas potted just two total goals. The Stars have otherwise dominated in recent dates with Edmonton, winning six of nine overall. However, home teams have struggled, claiming just one win in the past five meetings between these teams. In addition, the total has topped 5.0 just once over their past seven clashes, spawning a steady 6-1-0 run for the UNDER.
The Oilers rediscovered their scoring touch during their recent five-game win streak, averaging 5.4 goals per game. That marked a dramatic turnaround after the club generated just 2.50 goals per game over their preceding eight contests. However, the road has remained unkind to Edmonton, which has lost two in a row, and five of their past seven away from Rogers Place. Scoring has also emerged as a huge concern for the Stars, who have averaged just 2.33 goals per game during their current 2-4-0 swoon. That run includes a lopsided 7-4 loss to the New York Rangers in their most recent home contest. However, Dallas has otherwise remained steady on home ice. The Stars have maintained the fourth best home record in the Western Conference while winning five of their past seven.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers have produced mixed results this season in the back half of games played on back-to-back nights, winning just four of eight overall and three of six on the road. In addition to continued steady production from superstars Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, the club has benefited from recent contributions from their supporting cast. Kailer Yamamoto is coming off his fourth multi-point performance in five outings, while Evander Kane has tallied five goals and seven points during a five-game points streak.
Dallas Stars
With Braden Holtby on the shelf with a lower body injury, the Stars bolstered their goaltending by acquiring Scott Wedgewood from Arizona ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. Wedgewood is expected to provide some relief for Jake Oettinger, who has started 14 of the past 15 games, including four contests since last Tuesday. The continued absence of defenceman Miro Heiskanen has not helped the Stars’ slumping attack. Leading scorers Joe Pavelski and Jason Robertson have combined to score just two total goals over the past six games.
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