The Vegas Golden Knights (30-14-4) visit the Dallas Stars (29-17-1) Friday. Puck drop from American Airlines Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Golden Knights vs. Stars odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Golden Knights lead 1-0
Vegas snapped a 4-game losing streak Thursday with a 4-2 win at the St. Louis Blues, covering as a -148 favorite with the Over/Under (6) pushing. Four different Golden Knights players scored, while RW Mark Stone had a goal and an assist in the winning effort.
Dallas has dropped 3 of its last 4 games — and 4 of its last 6 — after falling 2-1 against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday. The Stars were -125 home favorites and the Under (5.5) cashed. D Thomas Harley was the lone scorer for the Stars in the loss.
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Golden Knights at Stars odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Golden Knights +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Stars -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights +1.5 (-220) | Stars -1.5 (+180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Golden Knights at Stars projected goalies
Adin Hill (18-8-3, 2.61 GAA, .901 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (23-11-1, 2.26 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO)
Hill’s 18 victories is tied for seventh in the NHL, while his GAA and SV% each fall 17th or lower. He has lost back-to-back games and 3 of his last 4, but is 9-5 over his last 14 games. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 7, including in back-to-back games — where he allowed 7 goals on 56 shots (.875 SV%).
Oettinger has been one of the NHL’s premier goalies this season. His 23 wins rank second in the league — behind Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck (29). Oettinger’s GAA is sixth and his SV% is tied for 10th. He has won 7 of his last 9 games, while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 8 of his last 9.
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Golden Knights at Stars picks and predictions
Prediction
Stars 3, Golden Knights 2
Moneyline
BET STARS (-140).
Dallas plays its best hockey on its home ice with a 17-7-1 record in front of its fans. The Stars face a Golden Knights team that has lost 4 of its last 5 games, including 3 of its last 4 on the road. Vegas, which played Thursday in St. Louis, has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 of its last 5 games.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
The spread is a better play for Dallas than laying a goal and a half at +180.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6 (-120).
Dallas has hit the Under in 7 of its last 8 games and 8 of its last 10, including in back-to-back outings. The Under is 18-4-3 in the Stars’ last 25 games. They have allowed 3 or fewer goals in 14 of their last 16 games, while scoring 3 or fewer goals in 5 of its last 8.
The Over is only 3-6-1 Vegas’ last 10 games. The Golden Knights have allowed 3 or fewer goals in 14 of its last 18, while scoring 3 or fewer in 6 of its last 10.
When the 2 teams met in December in Vegas, the Golden Knights won 3-2 with the Under (6) cashing — VGK was a +125 underdog.
With Dallas featuring one of the NHL’s better goalies, and Vegas playing on back-to-back nights, UNDER 6 (-120) is the best bet.
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The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Dallas Stars in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams have been playing well as of late, making this game a must-watch for hockey fans.
The odds for this game are close, with the Golden Knights being slight favorites at -120 and the Stars at +110. This means that the oddsmakers believe Vegas has a slight edge in this matchup.
When it comes to picks and predictions, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a hockey game. However, the Golden Knights have been playing exceptionally well this season and have a strong roster that includes standout players like Mark Stone and Max Pacioretty. The Stars, on the other hand, have been dealing with injuries and inconsistencies.
In this matchup, I predict that the Golden Knights will come out on top and secure the win. They have been playing solid hockey and have the talent to outmatch the Stars. Look for Vegas to come out strong and take control of the game early on.
Overall, this game should be a close and competitive one, but I believe the Golden Knights will ultimately prevail. Keep an eye on this matchup as it unfolds, as it’s sure to be a thrilling game for hockey fans everywhere.
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