The Dallas Stars are aiming to turn the tide as they host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Western Conference Finals on Thursday. Although Dallas grabbed the opening game with a 6-3 win, they have since lost three consecutive matches and now face elimination. The puck drops at 8 PM at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. According to the latest betting odds, Dallas is favored with a money line of -126 (risk $126 to win $100), while Edmonton is the underdog at +106 (risk $100 to win $106). The total goals over/under is set at 6, and Dallas is favored at -1.5 on the puck line with odds of +192. Before placing bets, fans are encouraged to check out NHL predictions from SportsLine’s trusted models, which also offer special prop bet insights for this game.
The SportsLine Projection model runs 10,000 simulations for each NHL game and has proven successful during the second week of the 2025 NHL Playoffs conference final, yielding over $1,600 in returns from $100 bets by combining top-rated puck line and over/under picks with an 80-56 record. Those following SportsLine or related betting apps may have already enjoyed significant gains.
For Game 5, here are the top recommended bets:
– Money Line: Dallas Stars (-126)
– Total Goals: Under 6 (-115)
Despite Edmonton’s dominance in the last three games, the projection model favors Dallas playing at home, where they previously enjoyed a seven-game winning streak before being shut out 3-0 in Game 2 in Edmonton. The model predicts Dallas will reclaim control in Dallas in more than 60% of simulations.
The under 6 goals bet is also attractive, given that it hit the mark in two of the first four games. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner has allowed just two goals across the last three games, including a shutout in Dallas.
For more bets on Thursday’s NHL games, Matt Severance, SportsLine’s top NHL expert, has a strong track record with a 145-69-8 record on NHL side picks, having returned over $4,000 on $100 bets. His picks are available on SportsLine.
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Fan Take: This matchup is pivotal for both teams, as the Stars fight to stay alive and the Oilers try to close out the series. Hockey fans should pay close attention because the outcome will impact the momentum heading into the Stanley Cup Finals, showcasing the intensity and excitement of playoff hockey at its best.
