Game 1 of the Western Conference Final is scheduled for Thursday night when the Edmonton Oilers hit the road to take on the Dallas Stars.
All signs point to this being a lengthy series but both teams will be hungry to take the 1-0 lead. Are the Stars the right side to back as home favorites? Let's dive into it.
The odds listed in this article are via DraftKings Sportsbook
Best NHL Bet Today
- Stars -130 vs. Oilers
Oilers vs. Stars prediction
The Stars are too evenly matched with the Oilers for me to back Edmonton with Stuart Skinner in net.