The stage is set for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final as the Dallas Stars prepare to host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 this Wednesday. Dallas secured their place in the WCF after a hard-fought six-game series against the Winnipeg Jets, which concluded with a 2-1 overtime victory on Saturday. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and the Oilers advanced by eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games and will be playing for the first time since their 1-0 overtime win last Wednesday. The puck is scheduled to drop at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8 p.m. ET.
In the latest odds for the Stars vs. Oilers matchup, Dallas is listed as a -130 favorite on the money line (requiring a $130 wager to win $100), while Edmonton is the underdog at +110 (risking $100 to win $110). The projected total for goals scored (over/under) is set at 6.5. The Stars are also favored on the puck line at -1.5 (+190). Before placing any bets on the Oilers vs. Stars game, it`s advisable to consult the NHL predictions generated by SportsLine`s established model. You can also access its complimentary picks for Game 1 between the Stars and Oilers.
The SportsLine Projection Model conducts 10,000 simulations for every NHL game. Heading into the conference finals of the 2025 NHL playoffs, the model boasts a combined record of 80-56 on top-rated NHL puck-line and over/under betting selections, yielding a return of over $1,600 for players wagering $100. Those who followed the model at various betting outlets could have seen significant returns.
Here are three player prop suggestions for Wednesday`s Stars vs. Oilers game:
- Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal-Scorer (+140): Rantanen is the leading scorer across all players in the 2025 NHL playoffs, accumulating 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) over 13 games. Although he didn`t record a point in the final two games against the Jets, he might benefit from playing at home against an Oilers team he scored five points against during the regular season.
- Evander Kane Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+105): The dynamic winger is averaging 2.7 shots on goal through 10 playoff games this postseason. He recorded four shots in Game 4 against Vegas, contributing to a goal and an assist, and added three shots in Game 5.
- Jake Oettinger Over 27.5 Saves (-105): The Stars` goaltender, Oettinger, who has started all 13 of Dallas`s postseason contests, is averaging 28.8 saves per game. The `Under` on total goals has been the outcome in his last three starts. The Oilers` games have also hit the `Under` in their last two outings, but they average 32.7 shots throughout the playoffs, indicating Oettinger is likely to face plenty of shots.
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