Stars vs Golden Knights Prediction - NHL Picks 5/21/23

Vegas Golden Knights (60-25-9) vs Dallas Stars (55-24-17)

Game Info: Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 3:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)

Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -125 / Dallas Stars +113 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights face off on Sunday in Game 2 of the NHL’s Western Conference playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. In Game 1 it was the Golden Knights that were able to secure the 4-3. 

Stars Betting Preview

The Stars have had a solid playoff, but they now have their backs against the wall after losing the first game. The Stars were competitive, but during overtime, they gave up the goal and that led to the defeat. The Stars were led by Roope Hintz who finished with a goal and an assist. The Stars are averaging 3.57 goals while their defense is giving up 3.14 goals per game. The offense has been ranked 4th, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here. Roope Hintz has scored 10 goals and added 12 assists. 

Golden Knights Betting Preview

On the other side of this matchup is the Golden Knights who weren’t exactly dominant in the first game, but they were able to secure the victory and at the end of the day, that’s all that matters. William Karlsson had a strong game scoring two goals. Zach Whitecloud also had two assists. Vegas is averaging 3.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked second in the league during the playoffs. Jack Eichel has scored six goals and added eight assists so far this season. 

Stars vs Golden Knights Trends

Over is 7-1-1 in Stars last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 7-1-1 in Stars last 9 overall. Over is 7-1-1 in Stars last 9 vs. Western Conference. Over is 7-1 in Stars last 8 vs. Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Central. Golden Knights are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Shane’s Free Pick

There were seven goals scored in the first game, and it’s going to happen again in this game. Vegas has the confidence with their offense and that is going to continue again in this game. The Stars are also going to score at least three goals here, and this game is going to go over the total. Back the over. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

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