Top Shelf Picks: Best NHL Bets Today (How to Bet Oilers vs. Stars Game 2)

May 23, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) tries to redirect the puck past Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during the overtime period in game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL Playoffs continue tonight with Game 2 in the Western Conference Final.

The Edmonton Oilers squeaked by the Dallas Stars in overtime of Game 1 and now the two teams will face-off in Dallas again tonight. If the Oilers win again, they'll take a commanding 2-0 lead back to Edmonton for Game 3 on Monday.

Puck drop tonight is set for 8 pm et.

Let's dive into my best bet for the game.

The odds listed in this article are via BetMGM Sportsbook

Oilers vs. Stars Prediction

This series is going to come down to the play of the Oilers' goaltender, Stuart Skinner. If he can continue to play like he did in Game 1 when he stopped 31-of-33 shots on goal, the Oilers will be tough to beat. With that being said, a career save percentage in the playoffs of .885 and a save percentage in this postseason of .888 tell me that this won't last.

Stars fans and betters should be encouraged by Dallas winning teh expected goals battle in the first game, 2.78-2.63. so they're certainly playing well enough to win tonight's Game 2.

There's enough there to support the Stars evening up the series tonight.

Pick: Stars -135

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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