2023 NHL Playoffs: Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1
Moneyline Odds
Stars: +105
Golden Knights: -125
Dallas swept all three games from Vegas during the regular season and that’s something it can hang its hat on in preparation for this season. However, two of those victories were virtual coin flips as they came in shootouts. The Golden Knights are slightly more rested than the Stars after they had to go the full seven in their previous series and I’m inclined to bank on Vegas taking Game 1 at home.
Pick: Golden Knights -125
Over/Under
Goal total: Over 5.5 (-110), Under 5.5 (-110)
This is a matchup of two under-friendly teams and that was reflective with the final scores of their three regular season matchups. I’d expect a tight, low-scoring matchup right out the gate as both squads get a feel for each other to open the series.
Pick: Under 5.5 (-110)
Stars vs. Golden Knights Game 1 player prop bets
Roope Hintz over 2.5 shots on goal (-155)
Hintz has been the focal point of the Dallas offense during the playoffs. During their 13-game stretch, he leads the team in goals (nine), points (19) and shots on goal (40). Outside of Game 3 in the first round against the Minnesota Wild, he has at least two shots on goal in every playoff game this season. Hintz has at least three shots on goal in four of his last six playoff games.
Jack Eichel over 0.5 points (-220)
Eichel leads the Golden Knights in points this postseason with 14, eight assists with six goals. Eichel has upside to log at least one point in Game 1 due to his nearly 20 minutes of average ice time and how frequently he puts the puck on net (39 shots this postseason). He has at least one point in back-to-back games and five of his last seven games.
