Dallas (45-21-4) at Edmonton (41-24-5)
- When: Mar 26 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB, CAN
- TV: TNT
NHL Betting Preview: Dallas Stars vs Edmonton Oilers – Odds, Predictions & Picks
Moneyline: Dallas -150 | Total: 6.0
Edmonton Oilers Outlook
The Oilers may have gotten by without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl last time out, but taking down the Kraken is one thing — now they face a true test against a playoff-caliber Dallas squad. Both superstars are expected to remain sidelined, making Edmonton’s challenge even tougher as they fight to stay in the top three of the Pacific Division.
Still, Edmonton enters Wednesday night riding a five-game point streak (4-0-1), and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has stepped up big-time with four goals and five assists across his last four games. The veteran forward recorded a hat trick in the win over Seattle and has moved into a leadership role on both special teams and even-strength lines.
Coach Kris Knoblauch is relying on depth more than ever, and the pressure will be on players like Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard to pick up the scoring slack. Edmonton will need to push the tempo early and test Dallas’ defense, especially with Oettinger in elite form.
Key Trends (Oilers):
6-2 in last 8 games
4-1 in last 5 home games
Under is 5-2 in last 7 vs Western Conference
Dallas Stars Outlook
The Stars head into this road tilt on a mission — chasing top seed Winnipeg while also trying to hold off Colorado in the Central. Dallas comes off a convincing 3-0 win over Minnesota and has taken points in five straight contests.
Jake Oettinger was lights out with 32 saves in that shutout win and continues to be a rock in net. Dallas has been rolling with an 11-3-2 record in their last 16 and is bringing playoff-level intensity down the stretch.
Offensively, the Stars are clicking, with Wyatt Johnston, Roope Hintz, and Jason Robertson leading the charge. Johnston in particular has been red-hot, and Dallas is getting balanced contributions from all four lines.
Coach Pete DeBoer is emphasizing consistency, and with the Oilers missing their two biggest stars, Dallas will look to capitalize early and control the pace with their structured style of play.
Key Trends (Stars):
5-0 in last 5 vs Pacific Division
7-3 in last 10 road games
Under is 6-2 in last 8 overall
Expert Prediction & Best Bets
The Oilers managed to scrape by the Kraken, but against a battle-tested, well-rounded Stars team, they’ll likely struggle to keep pace without McDavid and Draisaitl. Dallas has been firing on all cylinders and should take care of business in this one.
Score Prediction: Stars 4, Oilers 2
Best Bet: Dallas -150 ML
Total Lean: Under 6.0 – With Edmonton shorthanded and Dallas strong defensively, expect a tighter, lower-scoring battle
Prop Play: Wyatt Johnston Anytime Goal – riding momentum and facing a depleted Edmonton squad
- NHL Odds source: MYBookie Sportsbook
