Following his firing by the Boston Bruins, head coach Bruce Cassidy was swooped up by the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas is the most successful expansion franchise in major sports history. However, Cassidy and the Golden Knights had a slow start. But in the season’s second half, the VGK caught fire. Now, Vegas is the top seed in the West. First-round action saw the Golden Knights eliminate the Winnipeg Jets in five games. And then the Golden Knights took out the Edmonton Oilers in six games in the second round vs. the Stanley Cup betting odds.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Western Conference Final Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars
| Date and Time: | Friday, May 19, 2023, 8:30 P.M. ET |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN/ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Stars | +1½ (-230) | 5½ (-105) | +118 |  |
| Golden Knights | -1½ (+190) | 5½ (-115) | -138 | |
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars SBG Odds Overview
It is true that Vegas draws a lot of offshore bookmaker support as Sin City’s first pro team. The VGK is beloved in the gambling capital of the world. But in this case, the Golden Knights make sense as the chalk. Vegas was the best regular-season team in the West. Most important of all, their playoff performance has been dominant.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars Series Schedule
- 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+)
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
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. 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.
Vegas had NHL metrics of 14th for goals scored and 18th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Golden Knights had NHL metrics of 11th for goals against and 19th for penalty killing.
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 3.19 goals-against average. His record is 5-2 with no shutouts.
Dallas Stars Team Overview
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. 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.
Dallas had NHL metrics of 7th for goals scored and 5th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Stars had NHL metrics of 3rd for goals against and 3rd for penalty killing.
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 2.75 goals-against average. His record is 8-5 with one shutout.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars SBG Free Picks
Vegas is the more proven team in this series with the NHL Playoff betting odds. To illuminate, the Golden Knights are in their fourth conference final in six years.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars SBG Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights.