🏒 Game Overview
The Dallas Stars (13-9 SU) visit the Edmonton Oilers (10-14 SU) in what sets up as a Western Conference matchup between two teams trending differently. Dallas remains a strong road team (7-4 SU), while Edmonton’s been volatile but improving, especially at home (5-3 SU).
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton
- Betting Line: EDM -1.5 (-161) | DAL +1.5 (+120)
- Total (O/U): 6.5
📊 Statistical Profile
| Category | Dallas Stars | Edmonton Oilers |
|---|---|---|
| SU Record | 13-9 | 10-14 |
| ATS Record | 9-13 | 8-16 |
| O/U Record | 9-12-1 | 13-10-1 |
| Goals For (Avg) | 3.27 | 3.08 |
| Goals Against (Avg) | 2.82 | 3.63 |
| Recent Form (L10) | 7-3 SU | 4-6 SU |
| Last Game | Lost 2–3 vs Calgary | Won 6–3 vs Florida |
Dallas enters this matchup with a better overall balance and stronger consistency in goal differential (+0.45), while Edmonton has struggled defensively (allowing 3.63 GA per game). However, the Oilers’ offense looks to be resurging with 4+ goals in 3 of their last 5.
⚖️ Situational Breakdown
Dallas Stars
- 7–4 SU and ATS as a road team
- 3–2 as a road underdog
- Coming off a 1-goal loss (historically bounce back strong: 1–1 this season, 47–31 SU since 1996)
- Strong in November (4–2 SU), 4–1 in weekday spots
- 5–2 SU vs Western Conference opponents
- Average GF/GA in last 7 games: 3.57–1.71
Edmonton Oilers
- 5–2 SU as home favorite
- 5–0 O/U in weekday games — OVER trends likely
- Coming off a big win (6–3 vs Florida), but historically underperforms next game after 6+ goals (0–1 SU this year)
- Defensive weaknesses continue (allowing 4.0 GA in last 5)
- 6–2 vs Dallas in total goals (O/U) last 3 seasons
🔥 Recent Betting Trends
- Dallas: 7–3 SU, 3–4 O/U last 10 games
- Edmonton: 4–6 SU, 7–3 O/U last 10 games
- Head-to-Head (last 10): Dallas 4–6 SU; the OVER has hit in 7 of those games
- Line Movement: Leaning towards higher totals (public favoring OVER 6.5)
📈 Forecast & Edge (Raymond Report Metrics)
- Forecast Score: Dallas 2.64 – Edmonton 3.6
- Confidence (C.O.W.): Edmonton 73.33%
- Value Index: Dallas +128.5 | Edmonton -164
- S.O.S. (Strength of Schedule): Edmonton slightly tougher (55.1% vs 46.94%)
- Performance Indicator (PVI):
- Dallas – Bullish (12 days)
- Edmonton – Neutral (15 days)
💰 Betting Insights
Moneyline: Edmonton (-161) is the favorite, but Dallas has value as an underdog with stronger recent form and goaltending consistency.
Puck Line: Dallas +1.5 (+120) carries strong potential given their 7–4 road SU record and defensive stability.
Total (6.5): Trend points toward the OVER — both teams have hit or surpassed 6 goals frequently (Dallas 7 of last 10 meetings over total, Edmonton 7–3 O/U stretch).
🧊 Best Bets & Leans
- Lean: OVER 6.5 Goals (-110) — Both offenses are producing, and historical matchup trends favor high-scoring outcomes.
- Value Bet: Dallas +1.5 (+120) — Strong road metrics, solid bounce-back profile.
- Prop Angle: Consider “Edmonton Team Total Over 3.5” given their momentum off a 6-goal game.
🧠 Analysis Summary
This game pits Dallas’ structure and balance against Edmonton’s offensive volatility. While the Oilers hold the situational and home-edge advantage, Dallas’s consistency and ability to compete in low-scoring, tight games give them strong underdog value. Bettors should expect a fast-paced contest with chances both ways — and goals likely coming in bunches.
Final Prediction:
Edmonton 4 – Dallas 3
✅ Play: OVER 6.5
🎯 Lean: Dallas +1.5
