BETNEWSUPDATE – NHL PLAYOFFS – It’s the Western Conference Final that many bettors were hoping for: the Dallas Stars vs. the Edmonton Oilers, a rematch of last year’s six-game showdown, and a series loaded with star power, playoff pedigree—and betting potential.
The puck drops on Game 1 this Wednesday night in Dallas, with oddsmakers pricing the Stars as slight series favorites given home-ice advantage and recent form. But don’t count out the Oilers, who are peaking at the right time with back-to-back shutouts to eliminate Vegas.
Series Overview & Betting Odds (as of May 20)
- Series Winner Odds:
- Dallas Stars: -130
- Edmonton Oilers: +110
- Game 1 Moneyline:
- Stars: -135
- Oilers: +115
- Over/Under: 6.5 goals (Over -105 / Under -115)
Season Series: Dallas won 2 of 3 regular season matchups
Last Year: Edmonton defeated Dallas 4–2 in the Western Final
Betting Breakdown: Key Trends & Angles
🔥 Hot Trend: Oilers in Elimination Games
Edmonton enters this series having shut out Vegas in back-to-back elimination games. Stuart Skinner has a .944 save percentage in his last three starts and hasn’t allowed a goal in 127+ minutes.
🔥 Stars Rebound Strong After Losses
Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger is 5-0 in games following a loss this postseason, posting a .929 save percentage. If Dallas drops a game early, bettors may want to hammer them in the next outing.
Player Props to Watch
Connor McDavid (EDM)
- Leads the Oilers with 17 points (3G, 14A) in 11 playoff games
- Over/Under 1.5 Points (Game 1): Over +110
Mikko Rantanen (DAL)
- NHL playoff scoring leader with 19 points (9G, 10A)
- Anytime Goal Scorer: +140
Corey Perry (EDM)
- Tied for team lead in playoff goals (5)
- Longshot First Goal Scorer Value: +1600
Jason Robertson (DAL)
- Hat trick vs. Edmonton on March 26
- Shots on Goal (O/U 3.5): Over -105
Special Teams Spotlight
This series could hinge on power play conversion rates:
- Dallas: 31.3% PP success in the 2nd round
- Edmonton: Just 1-for-11 (9.1%) on the PP vs. Vegas Note: McDavid has yet to score a power-play goal this postseason. That could change in a series that expects tighter 5-on-5 play.
Goaltending Edge
Dallas – Jake Oettinger
- 8-5, 2.47 GAA, .919 SV%
- Betting note: Hit the under in 4 of last 5 starts
Edmonton – Stuart Skinner
- Rocky start, but back in form
- Last 2 starts: 2 shutouts, 1.28 GAA
Bettors eyeing series totals may want to look hard at the Under 6.5, especially early if both goalies stay locked in.
X-Factors
- Miro Heiskanen (DAL) returned from injury and logged 23+ minutes in Game 6. His ability to control pace and transition could be a quiet game-changer—undervalued in DFS and prop markets.
- Evan Bouchard (EDM) is driving offense from the blue line (12 points). Power play production has been limited recently, but if he breaks out, assist props (O/U 0.5) could be gold.
Betting Prediction
This series looks destined to go deep. Dallas has the depth and structure, Edmonton has the star power and momentum. Game 1 leans toward the Stars at home, but long-term bettors may see more value in the Oilers +110 series line, especially if they steal one in Dallas early.
Prediction: Oilers in 7
Best Bets:
- Game 1 Under 6.5 goals (-115)
- McDavid Over 1.5 Points (+110)
- Rantanen Anytime Goal (+140)
- Oilers to Win Series in 7 (+500)
