Stars vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - Mar 16, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in NHL action at Rogers Place on Thursday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Stars vs. Oilers, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Stars vs. Oilers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Stars-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 57% chance of beating the Stars.

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Stars vs. Oilers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+160), Stars +1.5 (-164)
• Moneyline: Oilers -150, Stars +146
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-135/+112)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Stars, with +160 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -164.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -150, which means you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +146, where you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +112.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Stars +1.5 @ -164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Stars @ +146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.0% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.1% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Stars moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Stars vs. Oilers Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Stars-Oilers matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Oilers? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid an 11.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 50.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Roope Hintz: 7.7% probability
• Jason Robertson: 7.5% probability
• Jamie Benn: 4.8% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 4.7% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 4.0% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 11.1% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 10.0% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.5% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 4.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 3.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 38.1% probability
• Roope Hintz: 37.8% probability
• Jamie Benn: 27.3% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 24.7% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 23.4% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 50.5% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 49.0% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 28.3% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 23.1% probability
• Evander Kane: 18.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Stars vs. Oilers on Thursday March 16, 2023.

Stars vs. Oilers 2023 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Oilers and Stars at Rogers Place is scheduled to begin at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Thursday March 16, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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