May 1, 2024. Dallas, Texas, USA. Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson (21) takes a power strike against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of Game 5 of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. I'm happy when I score a goal with my play. Required Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
- The Dallas Stars are slight favorites to win Game 6 on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- We've made Stars vs. Golden Knights predictions and identified player props to bet on
- Read below for Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 6 odds, predictions, and injury report.
The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights are scheduled to meet in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET. The match will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be televised on TNT.
The Stars currently lead the series 3-2 and have a chance to defeat the defending Stanley Cup champions on the road. The starting odds for this matchup have the Golden Knights as slight favorites, with the money line set at Vegas -110, Dallas -103.
We've made our Dallas vs. Vegas predictions and even identified NHL player props to target in Friday night's matchup.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Knights predictions
The Stars showed remarkable resilience in this series, bouncing back from a 2-0 deficit to win three straight. Dallas is led by young stars, with forwards Wyatt Johnston, Ty Dellandrea and Jason Robertson scoring the winning goals in the past three tournaments.
Goaltender Jake Oettinger was especially outstanding in the third period and overtime, stopping all 55 shots he faced in the series. Oettinger finding his game is a key reason to consider backing Dallas in the NHL odds.
PhenomenOtter saved the game 👏 pic.twitter.com/FD7eMwQUwU
— z – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 2, 2024
Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have struggled to create high-danger scoring chances, ranking second-last among playoff teams in expected goals per 60 minutes (xGF/60). Dallas boasts one of the league's best defenses, so it's hard to see these struggles.
Vegas is expected to use goaltender Logan Thompson in Game 6, but he has started the past two games against the Stars, allowing three runs in each, and losing both games.
Given the Stars' momentum, strong defense, and Jake Oettinger's outstanding performance, I expect Dallas to win Game 6 and close out the series.
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Dallas Stars vs Vegas Knights odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performer | -1.5 (+220) | -115 | 5.5 or higher (-115) |
| golden knights | +1.5 (-275) | -105 | Less than 5.5 (-120) |
The odds for this game suggest a close contest, with the Stars as slight favorites on the money line at -115, while the Knights are slightly behind at -105. These odds mean Dallas has a 52.4% chance of winning and Las Vegas has a 49.3% chance of winning.
According to NHL public betting trends, the money line handle for Game 6 is split almost evenly between both teams. Dallas had a slight advantage, at -115 he earned his 55% of ML money. However, bettors have been harshly critical of Las Vegas' pack line, with sportsbooks like FanDuel having him VGK ranging from -100 to -105.
The close odds can be attributed to several factors, including Las Vegas' home ice advantage and its status as the defending Stanley Cup champions. However, the Stars' recent performance and the fact that they have won three straight in the series probably keep the odds in the Golden Knights' favor.
Odds as of May 3, 2024 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Check out his BetMGM bonus code for the NHL playoffs.
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Stars vs Knights Player Props
In the Stars vs Golded Knights prop market, Jack Eichel has the best odds to find twine at +145. Under the table we find his two bets that he has secured for tonight's match.
| player | always a goalscorer | Number of shots on goal (O/U) | Point (O/U) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | +145 | 3.5 (-140o/+110u) | 0.5 (-210o/+160u) |
| wyatt johnston | +165 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| jason robertson | +170 | 2.5 (-180o/+140u) | 0.5 (-180o/+140u) |
| Jonathan Marchessault | +170 | 2.5 (-175o/+135u) | 0.5 (-130o/+100u) |
| Lupe Hintz | +215 | 2.5 (+140o/-180u) | 0.5 (-115o/-115u) |
| jamie ben | +260 | 2.5 (+145o/-190u) | 0.5 (-110o/-120u) |
| Joe Pavelski | +260 | 1.5 (-150o/+120u) | 0.5 (-110o/-120u) |
| mark stone | +265 | 1.5 (-145o/+114u) | 0.5 (-125o/-105u) |
| tyler seguin | +270 | 2.5 (+135o/-175u) | Not applicable |
| matt duchene | +285 | 1.5 (-160o/+124u) | 0.5 (-105o/-125u) |
Props for NHL players as of May. March 3, 2024 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Jason Robertson Anytime Goal Scorer:
Robertson has scored in three of five games in this series, tied for first on the team. He also ranks second on the team in shots on goal and is the primary triggerman for the first power play unit. Given his recent play and importance to the Stars' offense, betting on Robertson to score at any point in the game is a solid player prop.
Jake Oettinger Saves over 27.5:
Oettinger has been a key figure in the Stars' success in this series, posting a .937 save percentage and 1.84 goals against average over the last three games. The Golden Knights will likely make a strong push to extend the series, so expect Oettinger to take a lot of shots. Carrying on his save total is a smart bet.
Stars vs. Knights injury report
For the Stars, forwards Mason Marchment and Radek Faksa are both listed as questionable for Game 6 due to undisclosed injuries. Their potential absence could impact Dallas' depth and forward line.
On the Golden Knights side, defenseman Nicola Haig is questionable with a lower-body injury. If Haag is unable to play, it could affect Las Vegas' defensive mix and overall depth on the blue line.
While these injuries are worth monitoring, neither team reported any significant new injuries that are expected to significantly change the outlook for Game 6.
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