Stars vs. Oilers Prediction & Picks - Stanley Cup Semifinals Game 2

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The Dallas Stars host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Friday, May 23, with puck drop at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Stars lead the series 1-0. The Stars have -114 odds on the moneyline against the Oilers (-106).

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we think will come out on top in Friday's Stanley Cup Semifinals action.

Stars vs. Oilers Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Stars 4, Oilers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-114)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars have a 50-26-6 record overall, with a 12-6-18 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Dallas has 42 points (19-7-4) in the 30 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the 10 games this season the Stars recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-9-0 (two points).
  • Dallas has finished 8-8-3 in the 19 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 19 points).
  • The Stars have scored at least three goals 63 times, and are 50-10-3 in those games (to register 103 points).
  • In the 35 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 26-8-1 record (53 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 24-13-1 (49 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents 54 times, and went 33-16-5 (71 points).

Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers have a record of 48-29-5 this season and are 15-5-20 in overtime matchups.
  • Edmonton has earned 56 points (26-13-4) in its 43 games decided by one goal.
  • Across the seven games this season the Oilers finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
  • Edmonton has earned six points (2-9-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Oilers have scored more than two goals 68 times, earning 107 points from those matchups (52-13-3).
  • Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal in 34 games this season and has recorded 44 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 44-17-4 (92 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Oilers AVG Oilers Rank
3rd 3.35 Goals Scored 3.16 11th
6th 2.71 Goals Allowed 2.87 14th
13th 28.4 Shots 32 1st
23rd 29 Shots Allowed 26.9 8th
17th 22% Power Play % 23.72% 12th
4th 82.02% Penalty Kill % 78.16% 16th

Stars vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Friday, May 23, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
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  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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