Stars vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for NHL Playoffs Game 2 (Goaltenders Shine at T-Mobile Arena)

The 2022-23 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Sunday, May 21 as the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights are set to play Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

Stars vs Golden Knights Game 2 Info

• Series: VGK leads 1-0
• Date: Sunday, May 21, 2023
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena -- Las Vegas, Nevada
• Coverage: ABC, ESPN+

The Stars and Golden Knights went back and forth in Game 1, resulting in a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation. Overtime didn't last long, though, as Vegas forward Brett Howden scored at just 1:35 into the extra frame to give the Golden Knights a 4-3 win and the 1-0 series lead.

Stars vs Golden Knights Odds & Spread

• All NHL betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: DAL: (+108) | VGK: (-130)
• Spread: DAL: +1.5 (-230) | VGK: -1.5 (+188)
• Total: 5.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Golden Knights enter this contest as home favorites on the spread and moneyline per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 3 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 5.5 goals with both sides available at -110 odds.

Stars vs Golden Knights Betting Trends

• Dallas is 4-1 straight up (SU) in its last five games against Vegas.
• Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last six home games.
• The total has hit the over in nine of Dallas' last 11 road games.
• The total has hit the over in eight of Vegas' last 12 games.

Stars vs Golden Knights Prediction & Pick

Although both sides were quite evenly matched in Game 1, the home team did a few things better than the visitors. For starters, the Golden Knights won 57.4% of faceoffs, which helped them generate key opportunities. They were also disruptive on defense, tallying 11 takeaways to the Stars' five.

The Golden Knights are in a good spot to build off their latest momentum, having gone 9-2 SU in their past 11 games. Even if the Stars have won four of their past five encounters with the Knights, three of those victories were decided by just one goal. Besides, Dallas is an unimpressive 5-10 SU in its previous 15 games on a Sunday.

This matchup could easily go either way again, but I like the Golden Knights taking the 2-0 lead. They're getting both offensive and defensive contributions from the top to bottom of their lineup and as long as Adin Hill stays solid between the pipes, they have what it takes to outlast the Stars.

Final Score Prediction: Golden Knights: 3 | Stars: 2

Stars vs Golden Knights Best Bet

After combining for seven goals in Game 1, I expect more of a low-scoring affair Sunday afternoon. The Stars and Golden Knights don't often score more than 5.5 goals, falling below that mark in eight of their past 10 games while averaging 4.8 goals over that span. It's also unusual for both Hill and Jake Oettinger to allow three-plus goals as they did Friday, so expect stronger performances from both goaltenders.

Bet: Under 5.5 Total Goals (-110)

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