Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5 on May 1

The Dallas Stars (52-21-9) have -159 moneyline odds to win when they host a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8), who have +135 moneyline odds, on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, BSSW, SCRIPPS, SportsNet, and SN360.

Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to take home the victory in Wednesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.

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Stars vs. Golden Knights Game Info

  • When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, BSSW, SCRIPPS, SportsNet, and SN360
  • 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 (5.5) Stars 4 Golden Knights 2

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Stars Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • In its last 10 contests Dallas has gone 6-4-0 overall, with a 3-7-0 record against the spread.
  • In its past 10 games, Dallas hit the over three times.
  • The Stars have had an average of 6 total goals scored in their past 10 games, 0.5 higher than this game's over/under.
  • During the last 10 games, the Stars have scored 2.5 fewer goals per game than their season average.

Golden Knights Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)

  • The Golden Knights went 5-4-1 in its most recent 10 games, including a 6-4-0 record against the spread during that span.
  • In its past 10 contests, Vegas has gone over the total five times.
  • The Golden Knights total over the last 10 games is 0.5 goals greater than the 5.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
  • Over the past 10 games, the Golden Knights and their opponents are averaging 1.0 fewer goal per game than their season game average of 8.8 goals.

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Stars Top Performers

  • Over 82 games for Dallas this season, Jason Robertson has collected 80 total points. He is first on the club with 51 assists and has 29 goals.
  • Jake Oettinger is 35-14-4 between the pipes. He has conceded 140 goals (2.7 goals against average) while making 1336 saves with a .905 save percentage.
  • Thomas Harley's plus-28 leads Dallas.

Golden Knights Top Performers

  • With 69 points and 42 goals (both team highs), Jonathan Marchessault is leading the way for Vegas this season.
  • Logan Thompson is 25-14-5 this season, with a 2.7 goals against average and a .908 save percentage (24th in the league).
  • Noah Hanifin has the best plus-minus rating on the team at +19.

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Stars Injuries

Jani Hakanpaa: Lower Body (Questionable), Mason Marchment: Undisclosed (Questionable), Radek Faksa: Undisclosed (Questionable)

Golden Knights Injuries

Nicolas Hague: Lower Body (Questionable)

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