Hockey fans and gamblers will get an outstanding matchup in the Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars. Dallas will get home ice advantage in a series that is rated as even by gamblers with the Stanley Cup betting odds. Last year, Edmonton was one win shy of the Stanley Cup championship. Meanwhile, the Stars are in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive season. The Oilers are coming off a 5-game second-round win over the Vegas Golden Knights. While Dallas eliminated the Winnipeg Jets in six games.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, May 21, 8 PM ET. |
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| Location: | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Edmonton Oilers | +1½ -230 | 6 -115 | +110 |  |
| Dallas Stars | -1½ +192 | 6 -101 | -124 | |
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Western Conference Final Series Schedule
- Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. Dallas at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVAS, ABC, ESPN+
- Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m. Dallas at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVAS, ESPN, ESPN+
- * Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
- * Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m. Dallas at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVAS, ABC, ESPN+
- * Monday, June 2, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Dallas ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS
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Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers rallied from a 0-2 deficit agaisnt the Los Angeles Kings to win the next four games in the first round. Only one of the six games between the Kings and Oilers went under the offshore betting total. Second-round action saw the Oilers dominate the Vegas Golden Knights in a 5-game win. Only one of the five games between the Oilers and VGK went under the total.
First among Edmonton scorers is Connor McDavid, with three goals, 14 assists, 17 points, and a +7. Additionally, Leon Draisaitl has five goals, 11 assists, 16 points, and a +8. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .884 save percentage and a 3.05 goals agaisnt average. Backup Calvin Pickard has a 2.84 goals agaisnt average and .888 save percentage.
Dallas Stars Team Overview
In the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Dallas Stars eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in a 7-game thriller. Three of those seven games went under the total. Next, the Stars took out the Winnipeg Jets in the second round, 4-2. Five of the six games between the Stars and Jets went under the NHL Playoff betting odds total.
Mikko Rantanen leads Dallas with nine goals, ten assists, 19 points, and a +1. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has a 2.47 goals against average and a .919 save percentage.
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Series Matchup
Overall, in this series, the Dallas Stars got the money in seven of their most recent 15 games agaisnt the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars and the Oilers went over the total in ten out of their last 17 matchups.
Specifically at Edmonton, the Oilers won ten out of their most recent 17 games agaisnt the Stars. Eight of the last ten games between the Oilers and Stars at Edmonton went over the total.
In comparison, in Dallas, the Stars got the cash in 12 of their most recent 19 games against the Oilers. The Stars and Oilers went under the total in nine out of their last 12 games in Dallas.
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, in what looks like an even series, home ice advantage could be the difference maker. Thus, Dallas rates the call.
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers SBG Best Bet: Dallas Stars.