Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2 Prediction - Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights face the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the 2022 NHL Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday, beginning at 3:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Stars vs. Golden Knights, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Stars-Golden Knights NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Golden Knights a 52% chance of beating the Stars in Game 2 of the 2022 Conference Finals.

The winner of the NHL Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Stars and Golden Knights is at Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

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Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2 Odds

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+230), Stars +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights -120, Stars +102
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (+105/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Golden Knights are -1.5 favorites against the Stars, with +230 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -250.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +102, where you can bet $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 @ +230 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Stars @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Over 5.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (53% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Even though the Stars are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Golden Knights -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Golden Knights are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Stars moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2 Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Stars-Golden Knights matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Golden Knights? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Stars and Golden Knights.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives Eichel a ** chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 34.1% chance of netting an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 7.4% probability
• Roope Hintz: 6.9% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 6.0% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.1% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 4.0% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 7.6% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 5.6% probability
• Mark Stone: 5.1% probability
• Ivan Barbashev: 4.0% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 36.1% probability
• Jason Robertson: 34.1% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 31.7% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 22.9% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 20.4% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 34.1% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 29.7% probability
• Mark Stone: 26.6% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 21.5% probability
• Reilly Smith: 21.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Game 2 of the Stars vs. Golden Knights series on May 21, 2023.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 2

Sunday's Game 2 between the Golden Knights and Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to begin at 3:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Sunday May 21, 2023
• Time: 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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