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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin skates the puck against the Calgary Flames as we offer our Golden Knights vs. Stars prediction, picks, and player props.
Pictured: Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Noah Hanifin skates the puck against the Calgary Flames. Photo by Candice Ward via Imagn Images.

A heavyweight bout between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars is always worth watching, even if it's not being played in Sin City. 

On Friday, the Stanley Cup odds contenders square off at American Airlines Center (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Stars have recently endured a mediocre patch on home ice, winning six of the last 12. One thing that hasn't been impacted is their defense, which has allowed the third-fewest goals against per game (2.23) since Dec. 28. 

Our Golden Knights vs. Stars prediction and picks expect that stingy defense to take center stage while recommending a Noah Hanifin player prop. 

Golden Knights vs. Stars predictions today

NHL odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

  • Game pick: Under 5.5 goals (+105 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Noah Hanifin player prop pick: Over 1.5 shots (-134 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My best Golden Knights vs. Stars pick

Under 5.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐

It's challenging to get a good read on this one, as both teams have endured inconsistent runs. The Stars are 2-4-0 after winning seven in a row, and the Golden Knights have lost six of the last eight on the back of being the NHL's best team for almost two months. 

So, I'm turning to something more consistent than a rain-free day in Vegas: Dallas' airtight defense.

Pete DeBoer's squad allows the fourth-fewest goals against per game (2.49) and the third-fewest on home ice (2.20). Jake Oettinger is also superb at American Airlines Center, with the third-best save percentage (.919) and third-best goals-against average (2.07) among those with at least 20 home starts. 

Dallas' No. 1 has recently been as impenetrable as Fort Knox, allowing three or fewer in eight of his last nine starts. He has the third-best save percentage (.932) and the second-best goals-against average (1.76) since Dec. 28 among goalies with at least nine starts. 

In addition, the Stars' last four home games featured five or fewer goals. A winning $10 bet will profit $10.50. 

Best odds: +105 via Betway | Implied probability: 48.78%

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Best Golden Knights vs. Stars player prop pick

NHL picks made Friday; odds subject to change.

Noah Hanifin prop pick: Over 1.5 shots  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hanifin has hit the Over on this prop in nine of the last 10 games and six of eight in hostile atmospheres. He has 27 shots in the previous 10 contests against the Dallas Stars, and I like his odds of a repeat performance. 

The Golden Knights fire the third-most shots per game on the road (30.7). Dallas is an excellent shot-suppression team on home ice, so I'm going with a low-end total from a reliable producer. A winning $10 bet will profit $7.46. 

Best odds: -134 via Betway | Implied probability: 57.26%

Golden Knights vs. Stars odds

Odds via Betway.

MarketGolden Knights  Stars 
Moneyline+130-160
Puck line+1.5 (-200)-1.5 (+155)
Over/UnderOver 5.5 (-125)Under 5.5 (+105) 

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Golden Knights vs. Stars game info

  • When: Friday, Jan. 24
  • Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: American Airlines Center (Dallas)
  • How to watch: ESPN
  • Favorite: Stars (-160 via Betway)

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