Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction NHL Picks 5/5/24

Dallas Stars (55-24-9) vs Vegas Golden Knights (48-31-9)

Game Info: Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 7:30 pm (American Airlines Center)

Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -143 / Vegas Golden Knights +115 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, May 5th at the American Airlines Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Golden Knights recent form and recent player performance

-The Stars recent form and recent play performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Dallas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Vegas and Dallas

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Vegas and Dallas.

Golden Knights Got it Down in Game 6

The Golden Knights had lost three games in a row heading into Friday night’s game and it didn’t look like they had much left to give. On Friday, though, the Golden Knights really stepped up, especially with the defense, and that was enough for the 2-0 victory. Adin Hill started in goal and he saved all 23 shots that he faced. Noah Hanifin finished with a goal and three shots on goal. Mark Stone in the last game finished with a goal also. In the previous two games, the defense wasn’t good, and they are going to need the defense to be a lot better. If the defense struggles like it did in the last two losses it could be a long game, but if the defense is good, the Golden Knights have to feel good about their chances. During the regular season, the Golden Knights offense was ranked 12th while the defense was ranked 12th. Jack Eichel has scored three goals and added four assists so far during the playoffs.

Stars Offense Needs to Bounce Back

The Stars' offense needs to bounce back after they were shutout in the last game. The offense wasn’t an issue in the previous couple of games, so it was a bit shocking how bad they were on Friday night. The Stars had 23 shots on goal and zero goals. In this game, they need to try to get more scoring chances. Jake Oettinger was strong in goal and he saved 28 of the 29 shots that he faced. With the type of saves that he was making, he really deserved to be better then the losing goaltender. During the regular season the Stars was ranked 3rd while the defense was ranked 8th. In this game, the Stars are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. Wyatt Johnston has scored three goals and added three assists.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

Jason Robertson has scored a goal in each of the Stars' last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars' last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Jason Robertson ranks 1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (4) this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

Alex Pietrangelo has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances in playoff games when facing elimination.
Jonathan Marchessault has scored a goal in five of the Golden Knights' last six playoff games at American Airlines Center.
Alex Pietrangelo has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in playoff games when facing elimination.
Jonathan Marchessault ranks T1st in the Pacific Division for shootout goals (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Dallas Stars rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.59).
The Dallas Stars are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights are one of only two teams to win 10+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights rank T2nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.84).

Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction

The Golden Knights and Stars are going to be involved in a lower scoring game here. The Golden Knights defense was lights out in the last game, and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Stars are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. I do think the Stars defense is going to step up here, though, and they are going to really struggle to get anything going here. Both of the offenses are going to play some ugly hockey here, and this game will stay under the total. Pick the under to cash.