Oilers vs Stars

The Stars enter this matchup riding a strong run into the Western Conference Finals, turning away the Avalanche and the President's Trophy winning Jets, while the Oilers are coming in having only dropped one game since going down 2-0 to the Kings in the first round, turning away the Kings in six games, and Vegas in five games. Dallas has proven capable of containing Edmonton’s high-powered offense in recent meetings, relying on disciplined defensive play and sturdy goaltending. Their top netminder has consistently delivered at home against this opponent, while the Oilers’ goaltending has shown signs of vulnerability in the playoffs, but has been lights out in their last two games.

With the combination of home-ice advantage, current form, and a healthier roster, the Stars look well-positioned to extend their run. At -130, there’s strong betting value here, making Dallas a confident pick with an A- grade.

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This showdown features two of the hottest teams in the West, each coming in with offensive momentum and high stakes of the Western Conference Finals. With both teams being run down by the gruelling nature of the playoffs, scoring could soar tonight in the initial feeling out stage of this playoff series. Both teams have averaged above three goals per game in their respective runs in the playoffs, and head-to-head matchups this season have consistently delivered plenty of offense.

Given the attacking depth on both sides and recent goaltending numbers, it’s easy to envision this matchup turning into a shootout. With both clubs pushing the pace and neither side backing down, taking the over on total goals looks like a strong value play. Seven or more goals feels well within reach in this one.

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The Oilers enter this contest looking to keep their momentum rolling having only lost one game since dropping their first two games of the playoffs against the Kings, while the Stars have played spoiler for their entire run in these playoffs, turning the Avs and Jets away. Edmonton continues to deal with a the odd defensive lapse thanks to the wear and tear of this season, whereas the Stars are relatively speaking much healthier. With the season well past the halfway point and added pressure of the Western Conference Finals, both sides are expected to try to tighten up defensively, but Dallas’s deeper forward group and recent form suggest they’re well equipped to stay competitive.

Given the current trends and the Stars’ ability to keep games close even against offensively talented opponents, backing Dallas to cover a narrow spread or keep the margin tight seems like a smart approach. This matchup projects to be close, with little separating these two in terms of motivation and roster strength.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 21/05/2025 09:21