Golden Knights vs Stars Prediction

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22 November 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Dallas Stars on Wednesday night at the American Airline Center in Dallas, Texas. Vegas has lost three of their last four games, while Dallas has won five of their last six games.

Golden Knights Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 13-4-2 this season after they lost to the Penguins by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Vegas allowed one goal in each period for the shutout loss. The Golden Knights out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 38-32 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas has lost five of their last seven games and has scored two goals or fewer in four of those seven. The Vegas offense is scoring 3.37 goals per game and they are allowing 2.47 goals against per game, while going 23.1% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill. William Karlsson has led Vegas with nine goals, 11 assists, and 45 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 8-2-1 this season with a 2.07 goals against average and a .929 save percentage.

Stars Preview

The Dallas Stars are 12-4-1 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Dallas trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they scored the next six goals in the win. The Stars out shot New York by a total of 36-33 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas has won five of their last six games, with their only loss coming against Colorado at home. The Dallas offense is scoring 3.53 goals per game and they are allowing 2.77 goals against per game, while going 21.4% on the power play and 88.1% on the penalty kill. Joe Pavelski has led the Stars this season with eight goals, nine assists, and 44 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 8-3-1 this year with a 2.50 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.

Dallas Stars Team Facts

The Stars have won each of their last six night games against opponents on a losing streak.
The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Stars' last seven games as home favorites.
The Stars have lost the third period in each of their last five night games at American Airlines Center following a win.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts

The Golden Knights have won each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
The underdogs have won the first period in each of the Golden Knights' last four games.
The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in four of the Golden Knights' last five night games at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

Tyler Seguin has scored at least one goal in each of the Stars' last three games.
Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars' last nine Wednesday night home games.
Matt Duchene has recorded an assist in each of the Stars' last four games.
Craig Smith has recorded two hits against the Golden Knights this season - equal-most against any opponent.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

William Karlsson has scored at least one goal in each of the Golden Knights' last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
William Karlsson has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Jack Eichel has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances at American Airlines Center.
Jack Eichel has recorded two hits against the Stars this season - most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

The Dallas Stars ranks 1st in the league in short handed goals this season (6).
The Dallas Stars are one of only two teams to win 5+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights are one of only two teams in the league to rank top 10 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights ranks 3rd in the league in save percentage this season (.919).

Golden Knights vs Stars Prediction Breakdown

Both of these teams come into this game with very good records on the season, but Vegas is struggling right now. The Golden Knights have lost five of their last seven games and their offense has been very inconsistent. On the other side, Dallas has won five out of six games and is 5-3 at home. Dallas has scored 21 goals in their last four games and I can’t go against them at home here. Take the Stars to pick up another big win.