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Stars vs. Oilers Prediction: Dallas Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers matchup.
The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will meet in the NHL at Rogers Place on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Dallas-Edmonton game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Stars are more likely to win, while the Oilers have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Stars vs. Oilers predictions page.
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Stars vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Stars and Oilers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Stars a 51% chance of defeating the Oilers.
According to our model, the Stars (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Stars vs. Oilers Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Stars | Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-260) | -1.5 (+225) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -105 |
| Total | o6.5 (-118) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Stars vs. Oilers matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Stars vs. Oilers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Oilers?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Oilers.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 44.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 7.7% |
| Jason Robertson | 6.6% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 6.6% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 9.5% |
| Connor McDavid | 8.1% |
| Zach Hyman | 6.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Wyatt Johnston | 34.1% |
| Jason Robertson | 33.7% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 32.5% |
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 44.8% |
| Connor McDavid | 39.5% |
| Zach Hyman | 33.4% |
Stars vs. Oilers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Oilers and Stars at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Place
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Stars vs. Oilers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Dallas vs. Edmonton picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Oilers on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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