Stars vs Golden Knights Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Jan 29

Fans gather outside T-Mobile Arena prior to Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals, Monday, May 28, 2018, in Las Vegas.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Stars
  • Stars vs. Golden Knights Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Dallas Stars (30-14) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (25-14) on Jan. 29 in Paradise, NV. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.

The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).

The Stars vs. Golden Knights Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Stars vs. Golden Knights Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)Moneyline
Stars+1.5 -2206 -105+110
Golden Knights-1.5 +1806 -115-115

Stars vs Golden Knights Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 63.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Stars vs Golden Knights Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Golden Knights will cover the spread with 61.3% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+10.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 away games (+5.35 Units / 75% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+4.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Dallas Stars have hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.95 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.70 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 13 games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+4.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Stars Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Stars are 20-33 against the spread this NHL season (-10.6 Units / -15.37% ROI).

  • Stars are 30-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units /-4.28% ROI
  • Stars are 25-27 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / -8.26% ROI
  • Stars are 27-25 when betting the Under for -0.15 Units /-0.26% ROI

Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Golden Knights are 17-35 against the spread this NHL season (-12.55 Units /-21.15% ROI).

  • Golden Knights are 25-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.5 Units / -18.52% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 28-21 when betting the Over for +5.15 Units / 8.9% ROI
  • Golden Knights are 21-28 when betting the Under for -9.35 Units / -16.32% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Stars

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Jason Robertson (DAL) +145
Mark Stone (Veg) +150
Jack Eichel (Veg) +160
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) +170
Mikko Rantanen (DAL) +185
Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) +190

Points Per Game Predictions for Golden Knights vs Stars

Player Name Over Under
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 0.5 -175 0.5 +130
Roope Hintz (DAL) 0.5 -140 0.5 +105
Mitch Marner (VEG) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Tomas Hertl (VEG) 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Rasmus Andersson (VEG) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Shots on Goal Predictions for Golden Knights vs Stars

Player Name Over Under
Wyatt Johnston (DAL) 2.5 +140 2.5 -200
Roope Hintz (DAL) 1.5 -155 1.5 +115
Mitch Marner (VEG) 1.5 -160 1.5 +120
Tomas Hertl (VEG) 2.5 +100 2.5 -140
Rasmus Andersson (VEG) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130

Stars: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights

The Stars are 130-84 (.607) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars are 30-23 (.566) this season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Stars are undefeated (11-0) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .841

The Stars are 4-1 (.800) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .497

Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Stars

The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 117-94 (.555) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Golden Knights are 66-32 (.673) when creating 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .544

The Golden Knights were 34-20 (.630) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533

The Stars have 7 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have 10 forecheck chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars had 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have scored on 32% of second chance opportunities while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%

The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2

The Golden Knights had 15.4 slot shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Golden Knights have 102 inner slot shots on the power play this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have scored 16 power play goals in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Stars have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9

The Stars allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Stars had a .914 save percentage last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901

The Stars have allowed 2.7 goals per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.0

The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Golden Knights allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0


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