Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Prediction - Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars meet in Game 1 of the 2023 NHL Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Stars vs. Golden Knights, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Stars-Golden Knights NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Golden Knights a 53% chance of winning against the Stars in Game 1 of the 2022 Conference Finals.

The winner of the NHL Conference Final will progress to the Stanley Cup Final. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series between the Stars and Golden Knights is at Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.

More: Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Simulated 10,000 Times

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Odds

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 (+215), Stars +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights -120, Stars +105
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Golden Knights are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Stars, with +215 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -250.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

• Puck Line: Golden Knights -1.5 @ +215 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Stars @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Stars are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Golden Knights -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Golden Knights are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Stars moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1 Prediction

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Stars vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Golden Knights? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Stars and Golden Knights.

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According to DimersBOT, Dallas' Jason Robertson is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives Robertson a ** chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Stars star is a 32.7% chance of registering an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 6.8% probability
• Roope Hintz: 6.8% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 6.2% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.2% probability
• Jamie Benn: 4.2% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 6.8% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 5.8% probability
• Mark Stone: 5.0% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 4.1% probability
• Reilly Smith: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 34.4% probability
• Jason Robertson: 32.7% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 32.3% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 22.0% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 20.4% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 33.7% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 29.4% probability
• Mark Stone: 25.1% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 22.9% probability
• Reilly Smith: 21.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Game 1 of the Stars vs. Golden Knights series on May 19, 2023.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1

Friday's Game 1 between the Golden Knights and Stars in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Friday May 19, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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