The Vegas Golden Knights invaded Dallas and took Game 1 from the Stars, setting up a must-win for the home side in Game 2, as we offer our best Golden Knights vs. Stars player props and predictions based on the best NHL odds.
Mark Stone made his timely and controversial return to the Vegas Golden Knights' lineup for Game 1 and, to the Dallas Stars' chagrin, scored the opening goal just 1:23 into the game. The captain's goal was one of five in a wild first period from the Lonestar State. The 4-3 result marked Vegas' fifth straight win against the Stars dating back to last season's Western Conference Final. It also shortened their Stanley Cup odds.
Understanding the importance of Game 2 at home acutely, the Stars will be even more desperate than the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday in Boston. Wednesday's Game 2 takes place at American Airlines Center in Dalla s, with the puck dropping at 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN).
Here are our best Golden Knights vs. Stars player props and NHL picks (odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 2 player props
- Under 5.5 goals (+105 via DraftKings) ????
- Dallas Stars ML versus Golden Knights (-155 via bet365) ???
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Golden Knights vs. Stars prop bet predictions for Wednesday
Seeing another five-goal first-period outburst would be more surprising than witnessing a repeat of the 13-goal thriller in the Colorado Avalanche-Winnipeg Jets series. Since Feb. 26, the Star s have prided themselves on having a defense tighter than Scrooge's purse strings. Dallas had the league's fourth-most stingy defense in the final 13 home games, allowing 2.15 goals per game.
Jake Oettinger was primarily culpable for the Stars' porous Game 1 outing. The usually reliable netminder allowed four goals on 15 shots. Oettinger is a crucial variable to a deep and successful playoff run, so expect him to have an immeasurably better outing in Game 2. A winning $10 bet at +105 pays a profit of $10.50 and has a 48.78% implied probability.
Best odds: +105 via DraftKings
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While nobody in Dallas will be pushing the panic button, labeling Game 2 a must-win accurately reflects their current situation. The Stars lost the first three games of last season's Western Conference Final, making it impossible to overturn the Grand Canyon-size hole they dug for themselves. Going back to Dallas two games down is not an option, which should inject Superhero-like desire and motivation to square the series.
The Stars haven't lost two games in a row since falling in back-to-back home games to the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils in mid-March. Three of four games against the Golden Knights this season were decided by one goal, including Monday's opener, so expect another nip-and-tuck affair. With a 60.78% implied probability, a $10 winning bet at bet365 pays a $6.45 profit.
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Best odds: -155 via bet365
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 2 info & odds
- When: Wednesday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- How to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
- Favorite: Dallas Stars (-152 via FanDuel)
Golden Knights-Stars player props made Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. ET.
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