Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/17/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 3:00PM ET as the Edmonton Oilers lock horns with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Oilers vs. Stars matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Oilers vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Stars 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Stars a 52% chance of defeating the Oilers.

According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

Oilers vs. Stars Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Oilers	Stars
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+200)
Moneyline	+108	-120
Total	o7 (+105)	u7 (-130)

• The Stars are -1.5 favorites versus the Oilers, with +200 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Oilers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -210.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they get the W.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at +108, where you can bet $100 to profit $108, earning a total payout of $208 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -130.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Oilers vs. Stars Picks

Our predictions matched with the listed odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Stars -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Oilers	+108
Total	Under 7	-130

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Stars -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Stars are more likely to win the game, taking the Oilers moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Oilers vs. Stars Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Stars?

According to our model, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Stars.

Our projections give McDavid an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Oilers star is a 41.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.1%
Leon Draisaitl	7.8%
Zach Hyman	5.5%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	4.4%
Evander Kane	4.2%

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Roope Hintz	7.1%
Jason Robertson	6.8%
Wyatt Johnston	5.0%
Matt Duchene	4.8%
Joe Pavelski	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	41.2%
Leon Draisaitl	39.7%
Zach Hyman	32.8%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	25.5%
Evander Kane	25.4%

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Roope Hintz	35.8%
Jason Robertson	35.2%
Matt Duchene	28.1%
Wyatt Johnston	27.9%
Tyler Seguin	25.4%

Oilers vs. Stars Game Information

Saturday's action between the Stars and Oilers at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Saturday February 17, 2024
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

Our full betting coverage of Oilers vs. Stars includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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