Stars vs. Oilers odds, Game 2 score prediction: 2024 NHL Western Conference Final picks, bets by proven model

Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars look to even things up against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the 2024 NHL Western Conference Final on Saturday. The Stars rallied to tie Game 1 2-2 with 3:23 left in regulation, but McDavid found the back of the net in double overtime to give the Oilers a 1-0 series lead. Edmonton outscored Dallas 38-33 in that game.

The opening matchup at the American Airlines Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Dallas is a -139 favorite (risk $139 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Stars vs. Stars odds. SportsLine consensus Oilers, while Edmonton is a +117 underdog. The over/under for total goals scored is 5.5 and Dallas is a -1.5 (+183) favorite on the puck line. Before making any choice between Oilers vs. stars, you need to check the NHL predictions in the SportsLine projection model.

SportsLine’s model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times, taking into account factors such as current form, individual matchups, injuries, and short- and long-term trends when making NHL Picks. He entered the 2024 NHL playoffs on a 7-4 streak on top-rated puck line picks.

Now the model is watching Stars vs. Lubricators and just locked down his NHL picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the latest NHL Odds and trends for Oilers vs. Stars:

• Stars vs. Stars Money Line Oilers: Dallas -139, Edmonton +117
• Stars vs. Oilers over/under: 5.5 goals
• Stars vs. Stars disc line Oilers: Dallas -1.5 (+183)
• DAL: Jake Oettinger leads all goaltenders in conference finals with a 2.11 GAA
• EDM: Leon Draisaitl leads all skaters in the playoffs with 25 points
• Star vs. Star Picks Oilers: See the picks at SportsLine

Why you should support the Oilers

One of the biggest surprises for Edmonton was Stuart Skinner’s performance between the pipes, and the Oilers will need an identical effort from him in Game 2. Skinner was especially effective in overtime, as the Stars outscored the Oilers and did a good job of keeping the puck in the Edmonton zone. If he and the Oilers’ blue line can avoid late-game goals, as they did in the second round and again in Game 1 on Thursday, they will have a chance to increase their series lead.

Another great way for the Oilers to increase their chances of winning is to increase their depth scoring. They showed in the last round that they can roll four lines, but they relied heavily on McDavid and Draisaitl to shoulder the workload in Game 1. They will need players like Evander Kane to heat up again if they want to win on Saturday. See who to support on SportsLine.

Why you should support the stars

The Stars know how to bounce back from an overtime loss, which is what they did in the second round when the Colorado Avalanche defeated them in overtime to start the series. Since they were never truly “out” of Game 1 against the Oilers, they should play an even tighter and more aggressive game on Saturday.

Dallas also increases its chances of winning Game 2 if it can score on the power play. Edmonton was sloppy and racked up 10 penalty minutes on Thursday, but the Stars went 0-for-5 on the man advantage. Pete DeBoer’s team is good at scoring from deep at 5-on-5, so a power play goal would be key if they want to tie the series at 1-1. See who to support on SportsLine.

How to make Stars vs. Stars picks Oilers

SportsLine’s model leans on the total, projecting a combined six goals. It also says that one side of the money line has the best value. You can only make your choice at SportsLine.

So who wins Oilers vs. Oilers? Stars and which side of the money line is the best value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Oilers vs. Oilers money line. Stars jump on Saturdayall from the advanced model that simulated this confrontation 10,000 times.