Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 on April 24

Wednesday's NHL schedule features a matchup between the Dallas Stars (52-21-9) and the Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Stars are -165 on the moneyline to win at home against the Golden Knights (+140) in the game, which starts at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS.

Ahead of this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Wednesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

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Stars vs. Golden Knights Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, SN360, TVAS, BSSW, and SCRIPPS
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

Prediction: Who will win the Stars vs. Golden Knights game?

Computer picks for Stars vs Golden Knights
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Stars (-1.5) Over (6) Stars 4 Golden Knights 2

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Stars Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • Dallas has a 5-5-0 record against the spread in its last 10 games, going 7-3-0 overall.
  • In its past 10 games, Dallas hit the over twice.
  • The average amount of goals in the Stars' past 10 games is 0.1 more than the over/under of 6 set for this game.
  • In their last 10 games, the Stars are putting up 1.5 fewer goals per game than their season-long average.

Golden Knights Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • The Golden Knights went 6-4-0 in its most recent 10 contests, including a 5-5-0 ledger versus the spread during that span.
  • Six of Vegas' last 10 games have hit the over.
  • The Golden Knights have averaged a total of 5.9 goals over their last 10 games, 0.1 less than this game's total of 6.
  • Over the past 10 matchups, Golden Knights' games have had an average of 8.8 goals, 0.7 more than their season-long average.

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Stars Top Performers

  • In 82 games for Dallas this season, Jason Robertson has recorded 80 total points. He is first on the club with 51 assists and has 29 goals.
  • Jake Oettinger has gone 35-14-4 between the pipes. He has given up 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) while recording 1336 saves with a .905 save percentage.
  • Thomas Harley leads Dallas with his +28 plus-minus on the season.

Golden Knights Top Performers

  • Vegas' top player in terms of points (69) and goals (42) is Jonathan Marchessault.
  • Logan Thompson has a record of 25-14-5, with a .908 save percentage (24th in the league) and a 2.7 goals against average.
  • Noah Hanifin is +19, the top plus-minus rating on the squad.

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Stars Injuries

Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable)

Golden Knights Injuries

Nicolas Hague: Lower Body (Questionable)

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