Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Game 2 odds, predictions and player prop picks (May 25th)

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) chase the puck during overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on May 23, 2024 in Dallas, Texas, USA. Credit: Jerome Miron – USA TODAY Sports

• The Dallas Stars are favored at home going into Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
• We made our predictions for Game 2, Oilers vs. Stars, and also identified some valuable player predictions.
• See below for odds, predictions and player prop picks for Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars.

The Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars will meet in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Oilers won Game 1 with a thrilling 3-2 double overtime victory and will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before heading back to Edmonton.

The Stars are favorites on the moneyline at -140 and the Oilers are underdogs at +120. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals and NHL player props are also available. It’s questionable whether Roope Hintz will return to the Dallas lineup.

As we make our predictions for Saturday’s NHL matches, let’s analyze the odds for Game 2 between the Oilers and Stars.

Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars odds – Game 2

The Dallas Stars are -142 moneyline favorites to even the series in Game 2, which is an implied win probability of 58.7%.

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Oilers betting outlook

The Oilers clinched home-ice advantage with their Game 1 victory thanks to superstar performances from Connor McDavid (with the game-winning goal in the second overtime) and Leon Draisaitl (with a goal to extend his points record to 13 games).

Edmonton outshot Dallas 16-10 in high-danger chances and 34-29 in scoring chances, showing it could mount an offense against the Stars’ stout defense. Dallas had trouble with superstars Jack Eichel and Nathan MacKinnon in previous rounds, but McDavid thrived in Game 1.

It had to be him 🫡 pic.twitter.com/BU2xJDj7II

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 24, 2024

Goaltender Stuart Skinner was outstanding, stopping 31 of 33 shots for a .939 save percentage. The Oilers penalty kill was also perfect, making 5 of 5 attempts. Edmonton stopped consecutive power plays and their man-advantage unit was one of the best of any playoff team.

If Edmonton’s leading scorers McDavid, Draiseitel, Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard continue to score and Skinner provides some solid goaltending, the Oilers have a great chance to take a 2-0 lead in the series at home.

Stars Betting Outlook

The Stars are looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking Game 1 loss. They’ve now lost Game 1 in seven straight playoff series, but have shown the ability to bounce back.

Despite losing the series opener, Dallas had some things going for them. Tyler Seguin scored both goals to help the Stars overcome a 2-0 deficit to send the game into overtime, but they also suffered five consecutive power play failures and hit the post twice in the extra period.

Tyler Seguin’s second goal of the night!@Toyota | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/kkjH0VDb1G

— z – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) May 24, 2024

The Stars have proven resilient in the postseason this season, surviving behind in both Las Vegas and Colorado. Dallas might get a boost from the potential return of center Roope Hintz, who has missed the past three games with an upper-body injury. Hintz, 26, scored 30 goals in the regular season but his availability is questionable.

Goaltender Jake Oettinger has given Dallas a chance to win every night. He has compiled an 8-6 record with a 2.10 ERA and .919 save percentage. The 24-year-old Oettinger made 35 saves in the Game 1 loss, including some impressive saves on McDavid.

EDM-DAL Player Props

In terms of player props for Game 2 between Edmonton and Dallas, Zach Hyman has the best odds to score a goal at +100. Below the table, we’ve identified the top NHL player prop bets for Saturday.

Wyatt Johnston has 2.5+ shots on goal (-143)
The Stars rookie forward has been shooting the puck a lot this postseason, averaging more than three shots per game. He took seven shots in Game 1, but only two hit the net. Hopefully he can be more accurate in Game 2 and beat those numbers.

Oilers vs Stars Game 2 Predictions

The Oilers are riding high on their Game 1 win and seem to be peaking at the perfect time, with McDavid and Draiseitel both performing at an otherworldly level right now and Skinnen having his best playoff performance yet.

Meanwhile, the Stars are in the familiar position of facing early adversity and need to do everything they can to avoid a nearly insurmountable two-game winning pit. Ottinger has given the Stars a chance every game, but Dallas’ offense has been inconsistent. Hintz’s return would be a big help.

For Game 2, the best bet is the Oilers +1.5 on the pack line at -218, with under 5.5 goals at +105. Edmonton has the offensive firepower to keep this game close, and Skinner’s strong play as of late makes the under attractive. Bold bettors can also take the Oilers for an upset win at +120.

Game 2 EDM-DAL picks:

• Oilers +1.5 (-218)
• Less than 5.5 (+105)

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