Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Betting Pick & Prediction 5/1/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Golden Knights versus the Stars? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Stars are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Golden Knights in a Western conference matchup.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, May 1st.

WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:

• With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Stars to secure a 4-3 victory.
• Take the Stars on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Golden Knights (+1.5)

Are the Golden Knights Ready for a Win at Dallas?

As the 8th seed in the Western Conference, the Golden Knights have gone 45-29-8 on the year. In the Pacific Division, Vegas is in 4th place with a record of 14-12.

On the road, the Golden Knights are 18-17-6 and have lost three straight games. As the underdog, Vegas has gone 14-10-4 on the year and is 2-3 in their last five games.

On the road, the Golden Knights have a puck line record of 19-22 this season. So far, their average scoring margin on the road is -.3 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5.

Overall, Vegas has gone 41-41 against the puck line this season. In games where they are the underdog, their puck line record is 21-7, and they have 28 wins by multiple goals. Across their last ten games, the team has gone 6-4 against the puck line.

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.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Vegas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.

For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 13th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. In terms of the Golden Knights’ offense during power plays, they are 17th in power play goals and 9th in shorthanded goals.

Vegas’ leading goal scorer is Jonathan Marchessault. So far this season, he has 42 goals, placing him 13th in the NHL. Marchessault also comes into the game with 27 assists.

The Stars defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Logan Thompson gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 25-14, and his save percentage is 0.784%.

Is It the Stars Game to Lose at Home?

At home this season, the Stars have gone 26-11-4, and they have won two straight games at home. In the Western Conference, Dallas is in first place with a record of 52-21-9. Over their last ten games, the Stars have gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games as the favorite.

Overall, Dallas has been favored in 71 of their 82 games, and they have gone 47-17-7 in those games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Stars have gone 34-16 this season. Over their last three games, Dallas has gone 2-1.

When playing at home, the Stars have a puck line record of 14-27, and their average scoring margin for the year sits at +.8 goals per game. So far, Dallas has 29 wins by multiple goals and 23 wins by just one goal.

Overall, the Stars’ puck line record is 36-46, and they have gone just 1-4 against the puck line in their last five games. In their last ten games at home, Dallas has a puck line record of 5-5.

Games involving Dallas have an average of 6.5 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Stars come in with a record of 42-39-1.

Across their last three road contests, Vegas has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 2 goals per game.

The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 11th in the league. This season, the Stars have a 35-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 17-6 record.

Dallas’ leading goal scorer is Wyatt Johnston. So far this season, he has 32 goals, placing him 34th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Johnston has 33 assists this season.

The Stars defense is currently 27th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.6 shots per game against Dallas. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 21st with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Jake Oettinger gets the start and has made 53 starts this season. His record at this point is 35-14, and his save percentage is 0.888%.