Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Game 1
The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars start their NHL Playoff series tonight. Which team will take Game 1? Matt McCuen shares his Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars prediction and pick.
Matt McCuen - April 22, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT
5 minVegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds for Game 1
The Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars will meet from the Lone Star State on Monday night.
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 DATE, TIME AND WHERE TO WATCH
- When: April 22, 2024
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 1 Odds
- Spread:Golden Knights +1 (-148), Stars -1 (+128)
- Total Odds: O 5.5 (-115), U 5.5 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Golden Knights (+120), Stars (-130)
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Prediction
Las Vegas rolls into this series with a record of 45-29-8.
The Knights have their eyes on winning back-to-back Stanley Cups.
It was an up-and-down year for the Knights after winning the Cup.
Vegas enters this series as the getting underdog.
The Knights bring a wealth of experience into this series.
Vegas swept the regular season series 3-0 from Dallas.
These two teams last played on December 9th.
33-year-old Jonathan Marchessault leads the Knights with 42 goals and 69 points.
Jack Eichel leads the squad with 37 assists while adding 31 goals.
William Karlsson has scored 30 goals paired with 30 assists.
Goaltender Logan Thompson ranks 13th in the NHL with 25 wins.
Dallas begins this contest with a 52-21-9 record.
That was the best record in the Central Division.
This strong campaign earned the Stars a home playoff series.
As mentioned, the Stars struggled to beat the Knights this season.
Despite the regular season issues, Dallas is a -130 favorite to win this series.
Left winger Jason Robertson leads the Stars with 80 points. His 51 assists lead the squad.
Leaside Ontario native Wyatt Johnson leads the Stars with 32 goals.
Veteran Joe Pavelski added 27 goals and 40 assists this season. Pavelski brings a wealth of playoff experience into this series.
Goalie Jake Oettinger ranked sixth in the NHL with 35 wins.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Pick
I love this spot at home for Dallas tonight.
As we have seen early in the playoffs, home ice means a lot.
The Stars are one of the most well-rounded teams in the NHL.
Dallas went 26-15 on their home ice this season.
Vegas struggled on the road this year with an 18-23 record.
Pick: Dallas Stars ML -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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