Stars vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 26 May 2024
Last updated: May 25, 2024, 11:57PM | Published: May 24, 2024, 11:45AM
The Dallas Stars will take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Sunday, commencing at 10:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Stars vs Oilers game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Stars vs Oilers
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Dallas-Edmonton NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Stars a 54% chance of winning against the Oilers in Game 2 of the 2024 Western Conference Finals.
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Stars vs Oilers: Game 2 Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at American Airlines Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Stars $1.79, Oilers $2.24
- Line: Stars -1.5 ($2.98), Oilers +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.88, Under $2.10
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Stars at $1.79 and the Oilers at $2.24.
The Stars are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Oilers, with odds of $2.98 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.46.
The Over/Under for Stars vs Oilers sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 58% chance of going Over.
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Stars vs Oilers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Edmonton at $2.24 with Betfair (1.0% edge)
- Line: Oilers +1.5 at $1.46 with Betfair (68% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.88 with Betfair (58% probability) 🔥
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These Stars vs Oilers best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Stars have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Oilers to win is our recommended option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Stars vs Oilers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Dallas vs Edmonton on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Stars vs Oilers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Stars vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Stars vs Oilers.
McDavid has a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Oilers star has a 34.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Stars First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jason Robertson: 6.1% probability
- Roope Hintz: 6.0% probability
- Wyatt Johnston: 5.8% probability
- Joe Pavelski: 3.9% probability
- Jamie Benn: 3.7% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 6.5% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 6.3% probability
- Zach Hyman: 5.0% probability
- Evander Kane: 3.6% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Stars Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Wyatt Johnston: 33.6% probability
- Roope Hintz: 33.3% probability
- Jason Robertson: 32.8% probability
- Tyler Seguin: 23.6% probability
- Jamie Benn: 22.8% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 34.6% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 32.5% probability
- Zach Hyman: 26.9% probability
- Evander Kane: 19.9% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 19.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Dallas vs Edmonton game at American Airlines Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Stars vs Oilers: Preview
The match-up between the Stars and Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Sunday 26 May 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: American Airlines Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Dallas vs Edmonton predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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