Saturday’s game that pits the Dallas Stars against the Edmonton Oilers, which starts at 4:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Stars vs. Oilers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.3 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to go over Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals just once this season.
• There have been two games featuring Edmonton this season with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 4.8 goals per game, 1.70 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• The 5.6 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.9 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -126

• The Stars have won 80.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (4-1).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -126 or shorter, Dallas has compiled a 4-1 record (winning 80.0% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Stars’ implied win probability is 55.8%.

Oilers Moneyline: +106

• Edmonton is set as the moneyline underdog for the first time this season.
• The Oilers’ moneyline odds are +106 or longer for the first time.
• Edmonton has a 48.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Edmonton 1

Stars Points Leaders

• One of Dallas’ top offensive players this season is Wyatt Johnston, who has put up five points in five games.
• Having scored zero goals and adding five assists, Logan Stankoven is excelling for Dallas through five games.
• On 10 shots (for two goals) and three assists, Mason Marchment has recorded five points this season.
• In the three games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .948, the fifth-best in the league.

Oilers Points Leaders

• Connor McDavid is a leading scorer for Edmonton, with five points this season. He has recorded one goal and four assists in five games.
• Leon Draisaitl’s four points this season, including two goals and two assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Edmonton.
• Jeff Skinner has two goals and two assists, for a season point total of four.
• Stuart Skinner has a record of 1-2-0 in three games this season, conceding 11 goals (4.4 goals against average) with 60 saves and an .845 save percentage, 55th in the league.

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Dallas vs. Edmonton Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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