How to Pick the Stars vs. Oilers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 19

Published 11:51 am Friday, October 18, 2024

Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 4:00 PM ET between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Stars vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.3 goals)

  • This season, Dallas games have gone over this match’s 6.5-goal over/under just once.
  • This season Edmonton has played two games with over 6.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 1.7 more than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (2.6) and the Oilers (2.2).
  • The 5.6 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.9 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -126

  • The Stars are 4-1 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -126 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
  • The Stars have a 55.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Oilers Moneyline: +106

  • Edmonton is set as the moneyline underdog for the first time this season.
  • The Oilers have not played a game with moneyline odds of +106 or longer.
  • Edmonton’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 48.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Edmonton 1

Stars Points Leaders

  • One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Wyatt Johnston, who has recorded five points in five games.
  • Having scored zero goals and adding five assists, Logan Stankoven is a strong contributor for Dallas through five games.
  • Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Mason Marchment’s five points. He’s contributed three assists.
  • As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 3 wins and 0 losses this season while allowing five goals with 92 saves.

Oilers Points Leaders

  • Edmonton’s Connor McDavid has totaled four assists and one goal in five games, good for five points.
  • Leon Draisaitl has made a big impact for Edmonton this season with four points, thanks to two goals and two assists.
  • Jeff Skinner has two goals and two assists for Dallas.
  • Stuart Skinner has an .845 save percentage (55th in the league), with 60 total saves, while giving up 11 goals (4.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 1-2-0 record between the posts for Edmonton this season.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/13/2024 Kraken W 2-0 Home -175
10/15/2024 Sharks W 3-2 Home -380
10/17/2024 Capitals L 3-2 Away -155
10/19/2024 Oilers Home -126
10/22/2024 Sabres Away
10/24/2024 Bruins Away
10/26/2024 Blackhawks Home

Oilers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/13/2024 Flames L 4-1 Home -265
10/15/2024 Flyers W 4-3 Home -207
10/17/2024 Predators W 4-2 Away -129
10/19/2024 Stars Away +106
10/22/2024 Hurricanes Home
10/25/2024 Penguins Home
10/27/2024 Red Wings Away

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Dallas vs. Edmonton Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
  • Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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