Vegas Golden Knights (17-7-3) vs Dallas Stars (16-9)
Game Info: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights +100 / Dallas Stars -120 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 6th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 16-9-0 this year after they lost to the Kings by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Dallas led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Stars outshot LA by a total of 28-17, won 56% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Johnston and Marchment, while Oettinger stopped 14 out of 17 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Stars won three games in a row against Utah, Winnipeg, and Colorado. Dallas has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 2.56 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 83.1% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 12 goals, 16 assists, and 44 shots on goal, while Jake Oettinger is 13-5-0 with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage. The Stars will meet the Flames, Predators, Blues, and Capitals after this game.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 17-7-3 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored two goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights outshot Anaheim by a total of 33-20, won 67.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Holtz, Karlsson, and Theodore (2), while Samsonov stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Golden Knights defeated Edmonton by a score of 1-0 but did lose to Utah by a score of 6-0 before that. Vegas has scored 3.52 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 26.6% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with eight goals, 30 assists, and 76 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 11-4-2 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Stars
- The Golden Knights have won seven of their last nine games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Stars have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs against the Stars.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the third period in each of the Stars’ last three games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Stars’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between the Stars and Golden Knights have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 Friday night games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Victor Olofsson has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog against Central Division opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in home games.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in six of the Stars’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Logan Stankoven has recorded an assist in five of the Stars’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tyler Seguin has recorded at least one point in 12 of his last 14 appearances in night games.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
This should be a great matchup between two very good teams in the Western Conference, but Vegas will have home ice. The Golden Knights are 10-3-0 at home this year, while the Stars are just 6-7-0 on the road. Dallas has been fantastic at home this season, but they haven’t been nearly as good on the road. The Stars are coming off of a loss against the Kings, while Vegas has won two in a row. The Golden Knights are very similar to Dallas, as they are great at home and just average on the road, but they are at the Fortress here. Take Vegas to get the win.