Stars vs. Golden Knights Prediction - 1/16/23 NHL Picks

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The Vegas Golden Knights are 28-14-2 this season after they lost to the Edmonton Oilers by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas was out shot by a total of 37-30 and lost 53.1% of the faceoffs in the game. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.27 goals per game, 2.84 goals against per game, 25.2% on the power play, and 78.9% on the penalty kill. Chandler Stephenson has led the Golden Knights with 11 goals, 29 assists, and 67 shots on goal this season. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Logan Thompson, who is 18-11-1 this season with a 2.71 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.

Trends

Dallas is 1-4 in their last 5 games against the Pacific and 1-5 in their last 6 games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. The under is 5-1 in Dallas’ last 6 games. Vegas is 7-0 in their last 7 games against the Central and 5-2 in their last 7 home games. The under is 7-2 in Vegas’ last 9 Monday games. The under is 6-1-1 in these two teams last 8 head to head meetings.

Pick

Vegas comes into this game leading the Pacific Division, while Dallas is in second place in the Central Division standings. Both teams have played very good defense so far this year and neither team is allowing more than 2.84 goals against per game. Dallas is slightly better on special teams, but Vegas will be on home ice. I like Vegas at home in this matchup.