Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Playoff Series Preview Odds

Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers Playoff Series Preview

We're onto the NHL Western Conference Finals with the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars battling it out to represent the West for the Stanley Cup.

It's a series sportsbooks believe Dallas will take but they haven't completely written off the Edmonton Oilers

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Stars vs. Oilers playoff series odds

Stars vs. Oilers Series Winner Odds
TeamOdds
Dallas Stars-125
Edmonton Oilers+105

Odds as of May 21

I get why Dallas has the better odds. They've had the tougher route through the playoffs after taking out Vegas, the defending Champions, and then Colorado who won the Cup two years ago. The Avs were also co-favorites to win the Cup at +900 at the start of the NHL season.

Meanwhile, Edmonton went through LA and Vancouver, and neither of them were considered contenders per the odds at +2000 and +5000, respectively. 

Oh, and Dallas doesn't have the same issue in the net that Edmonton does. Oettinger struggled mightily in Game 1 against Vegas but went on to hold a 0.926SV% and a 1.92GAA.

Stars vs Oilers Total Games And Exact Series Outcome Odds

Stars vs Oilers Total Games Odds
Total GamesOdds
7 Games+200
6 Games+200
5 Games+275
4 games+600

 

Stars vs. Oilers Exact Series Outcome Odds
Series ScoreOdds
Oilers 4-2+450
Stars 4-3+450
Oilers 4-3+550
Stars 4-2+550
Stars 4-1+600
Oilers 4-1+700
Oilers 4-0+1200
Stars 4-0+1200

Odds as of May 21

This series should go the distance. The historical trend disagrees. Of the last five Western Conference Finals, only two have gone to six games. But one of these two sides have been to the Western Conference Finals in the last three seasons.

But I'm with the books on this one. This Conference Final shouldn't be a quick series. The Oilers and Stars are so close to the Cup that they aren't about to take risks. I believe we're looking at a tight meticulously fought series.

Stars vs. Oilers betting results

Stars vs. Oilers Betting Results For 2023-24 Season
DateHome Team MLAway Team MLFinal ScoreTotal
April 3, 2024Stars (-130)Oilers (+110)5-0 Stars6.5 (U)
February 17, 2024Stars (-125)Oilers (+105)4-3 Oilers6.5 (O)
November 2, 2023Oilers (-160)Stars (+140)4-3 Stars6.5 (O)


Based on regular season results, no one team has an advantage here. Sure, Dallas is 2-1SU against the Oilers, but we've got two one-goal games here. 

Notable Player Performances

Jake Oettinger: The Stars have a massive advantage in the goalie department with Jake Oettinger between the pipes. I've already shared his glowing numbers since Game 1 against Vegas. Over his still young career, Oettinger holds a 0.917SV% and 2.45GAA in the playoffs. 

With the Otter in net, Dallas has a player that can steal a game or even a series.

McDavid, Draisaitl, Bouchard: The trio of McDavid, Draisaitl and Bouchard have been lethal in these playoffs. They've combined for 65 points in 12 games or 5.42 points per game. That's insane. And as we found out, historic.

Stars vs. Oilers Historical Playoff Betting Trends

Again, we haven't seen these two play in the playoffs since the 2003 playoffs. So while that's still technically betting history, we're talking about 21 years ago. No one who was playing in that series is still playing now. 

More importantly, because of how long ago this series was we don't have betting data.

Stars vs. Oilers playoff series expert pick: Oilers 4-3 (+450)

I'm not confident on which side will win this series. Which is why I believe it goes to seven games. I took Edmonton because I like their scoring depth.

We know about McDavid, Draisaitl and Bouchard. But we can't forget about Zach Hyman and his 11 goals. That's one goal shy of Dallas's two leading scorers combined. 

The Oilers have five players with four or more goals while Dallas only has two (Johnston and Heiskanen). Shut them down and there goes the Stars offense. 

Stars vs. Oilers betting results last 10 meetings

last 10 Stars vs. Oilers Betting Results
DateHome Team MLAway Team MLFinal ScoreTotal
April 3, 2024Stars (-130)Oilers (+110)5-0 Stars6.5 (U)
February 17, 2024Stars (-125)Oilers (+105)4-3 Oilers6.5 (O)
November 2, 2023Oilers (-160)Stars (+140)4-3 Stars6.5 (O)
March 16, 2023Oilers (-160)Stars (+140)4-1 Oilers6.5 (U)
December 21, 2022Stars (-145)Oilers (+125)6-3 Oilers6.5 (O)
November 5, 2022Oilers (-160)Stars (+140)6-2 Stars6.5 (O)
April 20, 2022Oilers (-180)Stars (+160)5-2 Oilers6.5 (O)
March 22, 2022Stars (-115)Oilers (-105)5-3 Stars6.0 (O)
November 23, 2021Stars (-115)Oilers (-105)4-1 Stars6.0 (U)
March 3, 2020Stars (-160)Oilers (+140)2-1 Oilers5.5 (U)

 

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