Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29

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The Dallas Stars will take on the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Stars, coached by Glen Gulutzan, hold a record of 30-14-9. They are ranked third in both their conference and division. The Golden Knights, led by Bruce Cassidy, have a record of 25-15-13 and are first in their division. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in the Western Conference.

Stars vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dallas Stars MoneyLine +114, Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine -136

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have shown strong performances in their recent games. They secured a win against the St. Louis Blues with a score of 4-3. Matt Duchene led with two goals, while Thomas Harley added one goal and one assist.

In their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Stars lost by a score of 1-0. Despite the loss, Casey DeSmith made 21 saves on 22 shots. Miro Heiskanen and Wyatt Johnston contributed with shots on goal, but the team couldn’t find the back of the net.

The Stars have some standout players this season. Jason Robertson has scored 30 goals and added 32 assists. Mikko Rantanen also has impressive numbers with 19 goals and 45 assists, contributing to the team’s success.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had a mixed run in their recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 3-2. Pavel Dorofeyev stood out by scoring both goals for the team.

In another game against the Ottawa Senators, the Golden Knights struggled with a 7-1 defeat. Rasmus Andersson was the only player to score for the team. The team managed only 20 shots on goal in that game.

However, the team had a strong performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 6-3 victory. Mark Stone led the charge with two goals and an assist. The team took 31 shots on goal in that game, showing their ability to create scoring opportunities.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Dallas Stars. The moneyline for the Golden Knights is -136, while the Stars are at +114. Based on the current odds and performance, picking the Golden Knights to win is a sound choice. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Vegas.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -112 and the under at -109. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with the Stars ranking 6th in goals and the Golden Knights ranking 7th. This suggests a high-scoring game. Taking the over is recommended, with a projected total of 7 goals.