Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars Picks and Predictions March 26th 2025

Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars March 26th 2025

Betting on today’s Stars and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Stars are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.

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Dallas vs. Edmonton Key Information

• Teams: Stars at Oilers
• Where: Rogers Place Edmonton
• Date: Wednesday, March 26th
• Betting Odds DAL -151 | EDM +127 O/U 6

The Stars Can Win If…

Dallas dropped their latest game, a 4-2 road loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 fell just short. With the loss, Dallas now sits at 45-21-4 this season.

After falling behind 2-0, the Stars tied it up with two goals in the second period. However, the Panthers pulled ahead with a goal early in the third and sealed the win with an empty-netter.

Dallas took 25 shots on goal but managed just two in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.

After a scoreless first period, the Stars got on the board when Dadonov scored 8:38 into the second period. Duchene followed with a goal at the 11:22 mark.

Defensively, Dallas will look to improve after giving up four goals to the Panthers in their last game. The Stars had tied the game at 2-2, but their defense allowed the final two goals, including one at the 2:32 mark of the 3rd period and another with just a minute left. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.

• Over their last three games, the Stars have gone 2-1 straight up. Their strong play has also resulted in an puck line mark of 2-1 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 0-3 in those same games.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Dallas has a record of 6-4. Across these games, their puck line record was just 5-5, while posting an over-under record of 4-6.

The Oilers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 41-24-5. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6.5 goals wasn’t reached, as the game’s 6 goals fell just short.

Edmonton had four different players score, with their first goal coming just 20 seconds into the game. After leading 2-0, the Flames tied it up, but the Oilers pulled ahead again with a goal at 9:50 in the third period and added an empty-netter with 3 seconds left.

Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with his 2nd goal, an empty-netter.

The Oilers had 10 giveaways and scored twice in the first period before being held scoreless in the second. They added two more in the third. Draisaitl also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 8.

Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage in the Oilers’ previous game. Despite giving up the tying goal at 15:32 in the 3rd period, Edmonton’s defense helped secure the win, finishing with 2 takeaways and 19 hits.

• Edmonton has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. Against the spread, the team is 2-1 in these same games while going 3-0 on the over/under.
• Edmonton has put together a record of 6-4 in their last ten games (regular season). In these contests, the team went just 3-7 against the spread, while going 5-5 on the over-under.

The Lean

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Oilers to come out with a win against the Stars while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +127, I’m placing my bet on the Oilers to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Oilers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Oilers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Oilers Seek Another Statement Win Without Stars vs. Dallas

With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl sidelined, the Edmonton Oilers will once again test their depth when they host the surging Dallas Stars on Wednesday night in a clash of Western Conference contenders.

Edmonton Adjusting Without Its Dynamic Duo

Saturday’s 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken marked a first in the McDavid-Draisaitl era: a win without either in the lineup. With both expected to miss roughly a week, the Oilers (41-24-5, 87 points) are now challenged to sustain their momentum against a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Edmonton sits third in the Pacific Division, neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Kings for second place and a crucial first-round home-ice advantage. The Oilers have gone 4-0-1 in their past five games and will need more of that consistency with their two superstars on the shelf.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is leading the way offensively, fresh off a hat trick against Seattle and riding a four-game stretch in which he has tallied four goals and five assists. His expanded role in the middle has been key in stabilizing the team’s attack.

Coach Kris Knoblauch praised Nugent-Hopkins’ two-way impact, noting his ability to slot into any situation, from top-line duties to special teams. “He’s playing his best hockey of the year right now,” Knoblauch said.

Stars Look to Stay Hot as Road Trip Begins

The Stars (45-21-4, 94 points) come into Edmonton fresh off a 3-0 shutout win over the Minnesota Wild on Monday, with goaltender Jake Oettinger delivering a 32-save gem. Dallas is now unbeaten in five straight (4-0-1) and has gone 11-3-2 over its last 16 outings.

Sitting second in the Central Division, Dallas is looking both ahead and behind—trying to chase down the Winnipeg Jets for the top spot while holding off the Colorado Avalanche.

Coach Pete DeBoer emphasized the importance of building on Monday’s victory: “We’re trying to control what we can control, which is our game,” he said. “I feel a lot better about our game now than I did four or five days ago.”

Dallas got a brief scare against Minnesota when Mikko Rantanen took a puck to the face, but he returned to the game wearing a full face shield, avoiding any long-term concern.

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Key Matchup: Depth vs. Depth

With both teams boasting deep, playoff-caliber lineups, this matchup could come down to which role players shine brightest. The Oilers will lean on Nugent-Hopkins, Zach Hyman, and their bottom-six to fill the scoring gap, while Dallas has seen consistent contributions from Wyatt Johnston, Roope Hintz, and their own secondary scoring units.

Home-ice advantage in the first round is still in play for both squads, adding urgency to an already high-stakes game.

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