NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights go up against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, March 22.
Side With Stars
There are attractive odds about the Stars and our prediction is for them to benefit from home-ice advantage and win in 60 minutes. They can get the better of the Golden Knights and you can get +105.
8 Wins for Stars in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
Vegas Golden Knights have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Nashville Predators won 4-1 at Bridgestone Arena. Knights racked up 40 shots but only scored one goal in the process. It was Shea Theodore who found the net.
Dallas Stars were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 (OT) reverse against Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. Jake Oettinger recorded 26 saves (.929), while Jason Robertson was the only goalscorer.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Stars beat the Knights in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline at American Airlines Center. The Stars have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Knights. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.
Starting Goalies
Adin Hill (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
8-8-3
3.1
.869
1
23/24
19-12-2
2.71
.909
2
Casey DeSmith (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
14-5-5
2.4
.907
1
23/24
12-9-4
2.89
.895
1
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have given up 2.8 goals from 22.3 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.
Pavel Dorofeyev is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Mitchell Marner recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.29 goal against average with a .896 save percentage, including one shutout.
Dallas Stars – Last 10 Games
The Stars have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 17.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.5%.
The top points scorer is Jason Robertson with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next in line after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 1.80 GAA with a .931 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
Dallas Stars look value on the 60-minute line and our pick is that they will claim a victory in this NHL clash. We’re happy to take the +105 that the home team win in regulation time.
We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.
Key Golden Knights vs Stars stats:
Stars have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.Stars have won 16 of their last 20 games.Golden Knights have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.Golden Knights have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Golden Knights have lost their last 3 games.Stars have won the last 4 games between these teams.Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Stars 3-Way Moneyline @ +105
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Player Prop Picks
Jason Robertson (Stars) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -161 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Stars Betting Favorites on the Moneyline
The Dallas Stars odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 60% chance of winning. Vegas Golden Knights are the underdogs at +122 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -141.
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Jason Robertson Favorite to Find the Net First
Favorite Jason Robertson is now available at +800 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Player Goals
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Wyatt Johnston (Stars)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Player Assists
Miro Heiskanen (Stars)
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mark Stone (Knights)
Player Shots
Jason Robertson (Stars)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Tomas Hertl (Knights)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Dallas Stars Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 28.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.3
Blocks: 12.8
Faceoff Wins : 30.7
Hits: 21.8
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 3.4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 15.6
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 22.7
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 4.2
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 26.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9
Blocks: 13.4
Faceoff Wins : 27.9
Hits: 22
Giveaways: 13.6
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.8
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.8
Blocks: 11.7
Faceoff Wins : 26.2
Hits: 22
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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