How to Pick the Stars vs. Golden Knights NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – April 24

The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights -- the former coming off a loss, the latter a victory -- will face each other on Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET, at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Golden Knights are underdogs on the road, at +137, and the Stars are -161.

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Stars vs. Golden Knights Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have hit the over on this game's total (6 goals) 49 times this season.
• In Vegas' 83 games this season, 45 have finished with more goals than Wednesday's total of 6.
• The Stars score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Golden Knights' average of 3.21, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest's over/under of 6.
• This game's total is 0.2 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -161

• The Stars have been victorious in 48 of their 73 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (65.8%).
• Dallas is 28-10 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -161 or shorter (73.7% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars' implied win probability is 61.7%.

Golden Knights Moneyline: +137

• Vegas has pulled off an upset victory 15 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 29 games as the underdog).
• When the Golden Knights' moneyline odds are +137 or longer, they has won their only game.
• Vegas has a 42.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Vegas 2

Stars Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Jason Robertson has recorded 80 points.
• Joe Pavelski has 27 goals and 40 assists for Dallas to compile 67 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 65 points through 80 games (30 goals and 35 assists), Roope Hintz has been an important part of Dallas' offensive attack this season.
• Across 54 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 35-14-4. During those games, he's allowed 140 goals while recording 1336 saves.

Golden Knights Points Leaders

• Jonathan Marchessault is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 69 points (0.8 per game). He has scored 42 goals and 27 assists in 82 games (playing 17:53 per game).
• Jack Eichel's 68 points this season, including 31 goals and 37 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Vegas.
• William Karlsson has 30 goals and 30 assists, for a season point total of 60.
• Logan Thompson's record stands at 25-14-5 on the season, allowing 119 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 1179 saves with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Vegas Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
• Time: 9:30 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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