Edmonton and Dallas were the two hottest teams in the NHL in the second half of the year, and now they head to battle in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to see who can punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Stars won two of the three head-to-head meetings during the regular season, but it’s also hard to go against the star-studded Oilers squad. This series seems destined for 7 games.

Before Betting on Oilers vs Stars Game 1

One good thing going for the Stars is that they’re used to playing offensive superstars after eliminating Nathan Mackinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the Avalanche in 6 games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Dallas won all three games in Colorado in that series after going 2-1 in Las Vegas against the defending Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights in the first round.

Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger was masterful against Colorado, holding the league’s #1 scoring offense (3.7 goals/game) to a single goal in three of the last four games.

Oettinger was great – at times – versus the Avalanche. For his three games when he allowed 1 goal each he also had three contests where he gave up a total of 12 scores which has to have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl hoping to get that version of the Dallas goaltender. The Oilers aren’t scoring a ton this postseason for the NHL’s #4 offense, but their talent is noticeable.

Edmonton vs Dallas Offshore Betting Odds

Offshore Sportsbook Moneyline Total Point Spread
BetOnline OILERS (2.14) | STARS (1.78) 6 OILERS +1.5 (1.42) | STARS -1.5 (3.00)
MyBookie OILERS (2.04) | STARS (1.78) 6 OILERS +1.5 (1.43) | STARS -1.5 (2.86)
BetUS OILERS (2.10) | STARS (1.76) 6 OILERS +1.5 (1.41) | STARS -1.5 (3.00)
SportsBetting.ag OILERS (2.14) | STARS (1.78) 6 OILERS +1.5 (1.42) | STARS -1.5 (3.00)
XBet OILERS (2.04) | STARS (1.78) 6 OILERS +1.5 (1.43) | STARS -1.5 (2.86)

Oilers vs Stars Game 1 Prediction & Pick

Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner hasn’t faced more than 20 shots in his last four games, so he’s going to get a rude awakening against a Dallas team that pelts you with 31.6 SOG during the regular season. Oettinger has already dispelled Vegas and Colorado while Edmonton had a relative smooth path in beating the Kings and Canucks. This looks like a huge Stars victory. 

Pick: Stars -1.5

Carl Taylor
Carl Taylor

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Carl has sent many a Western Union deposit to offshore sportsbooks over the years, using his knowledge of three decades following sports to get the best lines in the globe. He\\\'s been anxiously waiting for the first off-planet sportsbook as well.

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