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Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Predictions & Odds: Wednesday's NHL Playoffs Expert Picks

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: April 24, 2024 6:31 PM EDT • 3 min 9 sec read.

The Vegas Golden Knights bested the Dallas Stars in Game 1, setting up a must-win for the No. 1 seed at home in Game 2, as we offer our best Golden Knights vs. Stars predictions based on the best NHL odds. 

In a timely and somewhat controversial return for the Vegas Golden Knights, Mark Stone wasted no time making an impact with the opening goal just 1:23 into Game 1 against the Dallas Stars. That was just part of the five-goal flurry in the opening period on Monday to open this first-round series.

Vegas ultimately secured a 4-3 victory and improved its Stanley Cup odds along the way. With their backs against the wall, the Stars will feel the pressure heading into Wednesday's Game 2, set for 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

To complement our Bruins vs. Maple Leafs player props, here are our best Golden Knights vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday's Game 2 (odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 2 expert picks

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Golden Knights vs. Stars predictions for Wednesday

Under 5.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Seeing another five-goal first-period outburst would be more surprising than witnessing a repeat of the 13-goal thriller in the Colorado Avalanche-Winnipeg Jets series. Since Feb. 26, the Stars have prided themselves on having a defense tighter than Scrooge's purse strings. Dallas had the league's fourth-most stingy defense in the final 13 home games, allowing 2.15 goals per game. 

Jake Oettinger was primarily culpable for the Stars' porous Game 1 outing. The usually reliable netminder allowed four goals on 15 shots. Oettinger is a crucial variable to a deep and successful playoff run, so expect him to have an immeasurably better outing in Game 2. A winning $10 bet at +105 pays a profit of $10.50 and has a 48.78% implied probability. 

Best odds: +105 via DraftKings

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Stars ML ⭐⭐⭐

While nobody in Dallas will be pushing the panic button, labeling Game 2 a must-win accurately reflects their current situation. The Stars lost the first three games of last season's Western Conference Final, making it impossible to overturn the Grand Canyon-size hole they dug for themselves. Going back to Dallas two games down is not an option, which should inject Superhero-like desire and motivation to square the series.  

The Stars haven't lost two games in a row since falling in back-to-back home games to the Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils in mid-March. Three of four games against the Golden Knights this season were decided by one goal, including Monday's opener, so expect another nip-and-tuck affair. With a 60.78% implied probability, a $10 winning bet at bet365 pays a $6.45 profit. 

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Best odds: -155 via bet365

Jamie Benn Over 2.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jamie Benn played like Dr. Bruce Banner on Monday after becoming agitated. It was a Hulk-like performance that included a goal and seven shots, the most pucks he's fired on net all season.

Benn is a captain who leads by example, especially in the postseason. He's not known for getting a ton of shots, but the veteran should be even more motivated after coming up short in Game 1.

He's averaged 2.6 shots per game in 84 playoff contests and should register enough to hit the Over for the third straight contest. The plus-money odds at FanDuel (+136) provide extra allure, ensuring a winning $10 bet yields a $13.60 profit. The implied probability is 42.37%. 

Best odds: +136 via FanDuel

Golden Knights vs. Stars Game 2 info & odds

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
  • How to watch: ESPN, Sportsnet
  • Favorite: Dallas Stars (-152 via FanDuel)

Golden Knights-Stars predictions made Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET.

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.