First-year head coach Peter DeBoer wasted no time making a huge difference for the Dallas Stars. Dallas enjoyed a 10-point NHL lines improvement under DeBoer over last season. But the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs are where the rubber meets the road. So far, the Stars have been up to the challenge. In the first round, Dallas eliminated the Minnesota Wild in six games. Following that was a thrilling and pressure-packed 7-game win over the upstart Seattle Kraken. Now the Stars face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The winner advances to the Stanley Cup Final.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
CashBet Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -145 vs. Dallas Stars +120
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Game 1 (at VGK): Fri., May 19: 8:30 ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
Game 2 (at VGK): Sun., May 21: 3 ET (ABC/ESPN+)
Game 3 (at DAL): Tue., May 23: 8 ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
Game 4 (at DAL): Thu., May 25: 8 ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
Game 5 (at VGK): Sat., May 27: 8 ET (ABC/ESPN+)
Game 6 (at DAL): Mon., May 29: 8 ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
Game 7 (at VGK): Wed., May 31: 9 ET (ESPN/ESPN+)
All times listed are Eastern. (* – if necessary)
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights CashBet Wagering Analysis
At the onset is an interesting betting angle. Dallas head coach Pete DeBoer has a shot at the ultimate Bitcoin Sportsbook online revenge. Despite leading the Golden Knights to the playoffs each season that he was head coach, Vegas fired DeBoer last summer. While it worked out for both sides, DeBoer would love to gain the Stanley Cup Final at the expense of the team that canned him.
Vegas Brings Hot Dice to Western Conference Final
First among Vegas scorers is Jack Eichel, with six goals, eight assists, 14 points, and a +7. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit has a .894 save percentage and a 3.19 goals-against average. His record is 5-2 with no shutouts.
Vegas had betting on NHL rankings of 14th for goals scored and 18th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Golden Knights had NHL rankings of 11th for goals against and 19th for penalty killing.
Late on, Vegas has covered eight out of their last ten games. While the Golden Knights have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups.
The Vegas Golden Knights finished 51-22-9 straight up and 35-41-6 over/under the total. Also, Vegas was 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton was two points behind the Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race.
Dallas Shoots Stars at Kraken to Gain Final Four Berth
First among Dallas scorers is Roope Hintz, with nine goals, ten assists, 19 points, and a +5. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has a .903 save percentage and a 2.75 goals-against average. His record is 8-5 with one shutout.
Dallas had pro hockey betting rankings of 7th for goals scored and 5th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Stars had NHL rankings of 3rd for goals against and 3rd for penalty killing.
Late on, Dallas has covered three out of their last four games. While the Stars have gone over the total in six of its previous seven matchups.
The Dallas Stars finished 47-21-14 straight up and 33-43-6 over/under the total. Also, Dallas was 4th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Dallas was three points behind the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race.
Last Game – Dallas Wins Game 7 Over Seattle
Namely, Wyatt Johnston scored a crucial goal for the Stars off a hard ricochet in their 2-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in Game 7 in the second-round series Monday night. Also, Roope Hintz scored for the Stars, and 24-year-old goalie Jake Oettinger had 22 saves while again bouncing back after a loss.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights CashBet Free Pick
In this situation, Dallas offers superior value with the NHL odds.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights CashBet Best Bet
Dallas Stars
