Free NHL Picks Today: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars 3/16/23

Free NHL Picks Today: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars 3/16/23
Thu 16th March 2023

The Edmonton Oilers (37-23-8) and their dominant offense host the Dallas Stars (37-18-13) and their suffocating defense at Rogers Place on Thursday. Dallas is coming off a 5-2 loss against the Canucks on Tuesday, ending a streak of three consecutive wins.

The Stars took advantage of their power play opportunities, scoring once on three shots, while also conceding a power play goal. Jamie Benn and Wyatt Johnston each scored once for the Stars.

Benn added an assist to share the scoring lead with Miro Heiskanen, who had two assists. Matt Murray saved only 14 of 19 shots against (.736%) in the loss.Edmonton beat the Senators 6-3 on Tuesday. Leon Draisaitl scored twice to lead the Oilers. Stuart Skinner saved 29 of 32 shots.

HEAD TO HEAD

The teams have split their two meetings this season, the most recent of which was a 6-3 victory for the Oilers in December. Mattias Janmark (2G 1A) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (1G 2A) each had three points to lead Edmonton. Mason Marchment led Dallas with two points (0G 2A). Skinner got the win despite saving only 24 of 27 shots (.888%).

FACING OFF

Dallas is averaging 3.43 goals per game for the season, seventh in the NHL, and they are taking on an Oilers team that is allowing 3.32 goals a game (22nd).

Meanwhile, Edmonton has found the net a league-best 3.88 times a game on average and will be looking to break through the Stars’ stout defense, which is holding opponents to 2.68 goals per game (5th).

The Oilers’ No. 1-ranked power play offense (32.05%) will face a challenging test against the Stars, who are the league’s fourth-best penalty killing team (83.10%).

Dallas, meanwhile, has scored on 24.15% of their power play opportunities (7th), which the visitors will be looking to add to against Edmonton’s 25th-ranked 75.42% penalty killing rate.

TOP PERFORMERS:

With 85 points this season, seventh-most in the NHL, Jason Robertson is the top skater for the Stars. He is among the league leaders with 39 goals (7th) and has added 46 assists. In the net, Jake Oettinger (29-9-10) is Dallas’ top goaltender by goals against average.

He has a 2.40 GAA and a .920% save percentage, fourth-best in the league. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers and the league in scoring with 129 points. He has 56 goals and 73 assists, both best in the league. Skinner (20-14-4) has the best goals against average for Edmonton at 2.92. He has a save percentage of .911%.

HOME AND AWAY

Dallas is 20-9-5 away from American Airlines Center this season. Edmonton is 17-12-5 at home this season.

SportsTips’ NHL Pick:

Edmonton Oilers (-135)

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