The stage is set for the 2025 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final. On Wednesday, the Dallas Stars will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 at their home arena. Dallas secured their spot in the final by defeating the Winnipeg Jets in a six-game series, which concluded with a 2-1 overtime victory for the Stars on Saturday. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid`s team, the Oilers, convincingly eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights in five games and are playing for the first time since their 1-0 overtime win last Wednesday. The opening faceoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
According to the latest odds, Dallas is the moneyline favorite at -130 (risking $130 to win $100), while Edmonton is listed as the underdog at +110 (a $100 bet yields $110). The over/under for total goals in the game is set at 6.5. The Stars also hold a puck line advantage at -1.5 with odds of +190. Before placing any wagers on this matchup, it is advisable to consult the NHL predictions from SportsLine`s proven model. You can also access its free picks specifically for Game 1 of the Stars vs. Oilers series.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times. Entering the 2025 NHL playoff conference finals, it boasts a strong combined record of 80-56 on top-rated NHL puck line and over/under bets, generating over $1600 in profit for players betting $100 per game. Anyone who followed its recommendations at sportsbooks and betting apps could have seen significant returns.
Here are three interesting player prop bets for the upcoming Stars vs. Oilers game on Wednesday:
- Mikko Rantanen to score a goal anytime during the match (+140)
- Evander Kane: Total shots on goal over 2.5 (+105)
- Jake Oettinger: Total saves over 27.5 (-105)
Mikko Rantanen: Will Score a Goal Anytime (+140)
Rantanen currently leads the 2025 NHL playoffs in points with 19 (nine goals, 10 assists) through 13 games. He didn`t register any points in the final two games against the Jets, but playing at home against the Oilers, a team against whom he tallied five points in the regular season, provides an opportunity for him to get back on the scoresheet. DraftKings Sportsbook lists the odds for him to score at any point in the game at +140.
Evander Kane: Total Shots on Goal Over 2.5 (+105)
This impactful forward is averaging 2.7 shots on goal per game across 10 playoff appearances this year. He recorded four shots in Game 4 against Vegas, which led to a goal and an assist, and followed up with three shots in Game 5. The prop bet for his total shots to be over 2.5 is available at +105 at BetMGM Sportsbook.
Jake Oettinger: Total Saves Over 27.5 (-105)
The Stars lead all teams in the playoffs in total saves. Oettinger, who has been the starting goaltender for all 13 of Dallas`s postseason games, is averaging 28.8 saves per night. Notably, the “under” on total goals has been successful in each of his last three starts. While the Oilers also saw the “under” hit in their last two games, they average 32.7 shots per game in the playoffs, suggesting Oettinger will likely face a high volume of shots. This prop bet on his number of saves is priced at -105 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
