Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights 5/19/23 – Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars will occur at T-Mobile Arena. Both sides will attempt to gain an early advantage in this crucial matchup and continue towards reaching Stanley Cup Finals. As per the NHL betting analysts, look at each team’s performance, key statistics, and goaltenders guarding the nets when placing your bets.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Date & Time: Friday, May 19, 2023, at 8:30 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV
TV: ESPN
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights 5/19/23 Betting Odds
Stars
Moneyline: +111
Puckline: +1.5 (-250)
Total: 5.5 over (+100)
Golden Knights
Moneyline: -123
Puckline: -1.5 (+210)
Total: 5.5 under (-110)
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
Dallas Stars come into Game 1 confident after their 2-1 victory against Seattle Kraken in their previous outing. Despite an underwhelming offensive performance, they managed to pull off the victory despite missing one power play opportunity; Dallas scored two goals out of 28 attempts.
Offensively, the Stars have scored 281 goals during their regular season play to rank 7th in the NHL. Achieved this with an effective shooting percentage of 10.7% on 2,617 shots at goal; their power play converted 25% of its opportunities while on defense, they conceded 215 goals against. At penalty kill, they have faced 242 attempts totaling 242 penalty kill attempts with an 83.47% success rate;
Jake Oettinger will serve as goalie for the Dallas Stars. Oettinger has played in 139 games and holds a 78-34-19 record. Oettinger boasts a save percentage of 0.916 and a quality start rate of 59.5%. He has faced 3,817 shots, making 3,496 saves. He has allowed an average of 2.42 goals per game during his career.
The Vegas Golden Knights entered Game 1 following an impressive 5-2 win against Edmonton Oilers in their previous outing. On offense, Vegas showed its scoring capabilities by tallying 5 goals on 22 shots while having two power play opportunities but failing to capitalize.
Vegas has had a terrific offensive year, scoring 267 goals and accruing 111 points at an impressive points percentage of 0.677. Their balanced attack has seen them score 225 goals at even strength and 42 goals with an advantage man. Defensively, the Golden Knights have allowed 225 goals against them – 181 at even strength and 44 shorthanded. Vegas has faced 2,533 shots and boasts a save percentage of 91.1%. They have converted 20.29% of power play opportunities while maintaining a penalty kill percentage of 77.44%.
Adin Hill will lead the Vegas Golden Knights as a goaltender. Hill has amassed an impressive record in 101 games, boasting an overall save percentage of 0.910 and a quality start rate of 53.4%. Throughout his career, he has faced over 2,693 shots while making 2,451 saves, allowing an average of 2.66 goals per game while collecting 47 quality starts.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’ last 7 games. Dallas Stars are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games. Dallas Stars are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Vegas. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Dallas’ last 10 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas’ last 6 games when playing on the road against Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 6 games against Dallas. Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas. Vegas Golden Knights are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Free Pick
NHL betting trends favor the Vegas Golden Knights to beat the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals due to a better regular-season record, better team performances, and thus having a greater chance at winning this contest.
Free Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -123
