Edmonton (3-1) at Dallas (1-3)
- When: May 29 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: ESPN
Western Conference Finals Game 5 Preview: Oilers vs. Stars
Moneyline: Dallas -135 | Total: 6.0
Dallas Stars
The Stars are staring straight into the abyss. Down 3-1 in the Western Conference Final, Dallas returns home Thursday for a must-win Game 5, hoping to avoid back-to-back exits at the hands of Edmonton. Despite solid puck possession in recent games, their offense has gone ice cold at the worst possible time just 2 goals scored since Game 1, both off the stick of Jason Robertson.
Veteran scorers like Tyler Seguin, Matt Duchene, and Jamie Benn are in full-on vanishing act mode. Rantanen? Still stuck in neutral. Dallas has looked competitive, even dominant in stretches, but moral victories don’t get you to the Stanley Cup Final. The margin for error is officially zero.
If the Stars want to beat the odds (teams down 3-1 lose 93% of the time), their top-six has to snap out of hibernation and fast. Game 5 is do-or-die, and they’ve lost momentum, confidence, and the scoreboard.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are one win away from punching another ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, and they’ve done it with relentless pressure, timely scoring, and elite composure. They’ve scored first in seven straight games tying a franchise playoff record — and haven’t let Dallas breathe since Game 1.
Even without Zach Hyman, who’s now out for the playoffs with an upper-body injury, Edmonton is rolling. They’ve won 11 of their last 13 games and have developed a killer instinct when it comes to closing out series going 8-1 in potential clinchers since 2022. Coach Kris Knoblauch credits their ability to stay level-headed, while leaders like Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins aren’t taking the Stars lightly.
Look for Jeff Skinner to draw back into the lineup to help fill the void left by Hyman. This team knows how to finish, and they’ve got a chance to do it in Dallas a place they’ve already stolen one win this series.
Betting Angle & Game 5 Prediction
With the momentum and mental edge clearly in Edmonton’s corner, expect the Oilers to strike early again and weather Dallas’ desperate push. The Stars might start hot, but if they can’t solve their scoring drought, it’ll be curtains. Edmonton advances.
Score Prediction: Edmonton 4, Dallas 2
Best Bet: Edmonto ML (+110)
Total: Alternate Lines – Over 5.5 (-135)
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