Dallas Stars (52-21-9) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8)
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 4/29/24 – The Dallas Stars, boasting a formidable 52-21-9 record, are set to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights, who have accumulated a 45-29-8 record this season, in a crucial NHL Playoffs 1st Round Game 4 on April 29, 2024. As the series heats up, all eyes will be on T-Mobile Arena, where these two teams will battle it out. The Dallas Stars, despite their strong season record, face challenges with recent form, adding an extra layer of intrigue and elevating this matchup into the realm of premium best picks.
The Stars attack, spearheaded by left winger Jason Robertson who has already collected 80 points this season, has demonstrated both width and skill. Robertson also joined forces with Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz to contribute a grand total of 86 goals between them. Hence, their powerful attack will be the key in breaking down the VGK when their defense is strong and unyielding. But Dallas must realize Vegas’ danger to run a counter-attack, after all, they are improving their defensive game system lately.
In contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights are also able to put pressure on their opponent with Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel contributing to a large part of Vegas’s scoring as Marchessault and Eichel have 69 and 68 points respectively. Aggressive formation, combined with their accuracy-on-ice, will assess the defensive strategy of the Stars, which is filled with holes, especially in recent encounters where the Stars have failed to maintain consistency.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights Game 4 4/29/24 Game Info
| When: | Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET |
| Where: | T-Mobile Arena |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Jake Oettinger vs. Goaltender Logan Thompson
The Dallas Stars have held a rock-solid position due to 54 games Jake Oettinger has played with an average of 0.905 save percentage . His strength to prevent waves of shots will be the key properly against rivals of Las Vegas ,whose option is to demonstrate it during their scoring opportunities. Oettinger, on the other hand, is the one who has a say in the show, especially when it comes to the flow of the game.
Vegas’ Logan Thompson’s counterpart, with a 0.908 save percentage spanning 46 games, too can be as formidable as the former. On the ice, Thompson will be forced to be resilient and to remain focused on the game in order to deal with the challenging task of the Stars offense that has many skillful players that have the ability to score from positions that otherwise do not look threatening.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting odds are yet to be determined, this matchup promises to be tightly contested. Bettors should keep an eye on updates as the game approaches, considering the recent trends and individual match-ups that could influence the game’s outcome.
Dallas Stars Betting Trends
The Stars have been on a downward slope recently as they lose two games straight and fail to meet the spread for those games as well. Their spread performance in the road game is at a balance of 21-20, which implies that a possible turnaround or, on the other hand, continuing the challenges in an unfamiliar rink.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
Contrary to this, the Golden Knights have been on fire with their recent outings, having won their last two contests while also covering in those. The team speckled their performances under pressure illustrated by the 2-0 road record against the spread in the recent games. This attribute shows that the team is peaking at the right moment.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights 4/29/24 Betting Picks
Based on the current momentum and statistical analysis, the Vegas Golden Knights seem poised to take an advantage in this matchup, particularly with their recent defensive solidity and offensive breakthroughs. The Stars will need to leverage their top players and Oettinger’s goaltending to swing the odds in their favor.
Considering the teams’ performances and playoff pressures, a close game is anticipated. However, the Golden Knights’ current form makes them the safer bet, with potential for a high-scoring game pushing the total OVER. Look for prop bets on key players like Marchessault and Robertson who are likely to score.
As the series progresses, the Vegas Golden Knights are likely to maintain their momentum, making them the better pick for this encounter. Bettors should watch for the official betting odds and consider the over on total points, relying on our latest free 2024 NHL Playoffs predictions for a guided betting strategy.
Free Pick and Prediction: Vegas Golden Knights 4, Dallas Stars 3.