Stars vs. Oilers Picks and Prediction – 3/26/2025

Dallas Stars (45-21-4) vs. Edmonton Oilers (41-24-5)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

• Stars: 4-game point streak, 2 straight wins

• Oilers: Coming off a 5-4 win vs. Seattle

Head-to-Head:

Dallas has been playing strong and coming off back-to-back wins, while Edmonton, despite recent momentum, will be without Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, two key players who are crucial to their offensive power.

Dallas Stars Breakdown:

The Stars have tightened up their game down the stretch, with 3 wins in their last 4 games, including a recent shutout victory. They’ve been averaging 3.36 goals per game while allowing just 2.57 goals per game. Jake Oettinger has been exceptional in net, with a 2.49 GAA and a .909 SV%. Dallas is one of the toughest teams defensively, boasting a penalty kill percentage of 84.9% and a strong 22.5% power play.

Key Players:

• Matt Duchene: 71 points (27 goals, 44 assists)

• Jason Robertson: 29 goals, 188 shots

Edmonton Oilers Breakdown:

The Oilers are still dangerous offensively but will miss the dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers have been 4-1 in their last 5 games, but defensively they’ve struggled, allowing 2.89 goals per game and having a penalty kill efficiency of just 76.7%. Stuart Skinner has posted a 2.87 GAA and a .895 SV%.

Key Players:

• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3 goals (hat trick vs. Seattle)

• Zach Hyman: Strong depth presence

Betting Trends:

Dallas Stars:

• 11-5 in their last 16 games.

• 5 of their last 7 games have gone under the total.

Edmonton Oilers:

• 4-1 in their last 5 games.

• Under in 6 of the last 9 games against Dallas.

Exact Score Prediction:

Dallas Stars 4 – Edmonton Oilers 2

Our Best Bet:

Dallas Stars ML (-150)

With the Oilers missing two key stars and Dallas playing strong defense, the Stars should come out on top.