Last time out, the Edmonton Oilers didn’t get the result they wanted, having lost 5-3 at home to give the Dallas Stars a 2-1 series lead.
Tonight, we are targeting goals yet again as Edmonton remains on home ice.
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NHL Pick: Over 5.5 (-113) at Bet365
Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – 08:30 PM ET at Rogers Place
Betting Trends
- The total has gone over in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas.
- The total has gone over in 6 of Edmonton’s last 8 games at home.
If It Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It
We targeted the total to go over 5.5 goals in the previous game with the Oilers on home ice and both teams duly delivered with eight goals scored in total on the night. Edmonton and home games seem to keep throwing up goals and we will continue to bet them as long as they keep hitting.
Having lost the previous game the Oilers are in desperate need of a win on home ice tonight because a loss would mean they are down 3-1 in the series and will have to win game five on the road and game six at home just to tie things up at 3-3.
Then they will have to win on the road in game seven if they wish to advance to the Stanley Cup finals, so a win is essential tonight if they wish to avoid having to win three games on the bounce, including two of them on the road.
The Pick
Tonight with the Oilers remaining on home ice we are prepared to bet the total to go over 5.5 yet again and it seems the sportsbooks have done us a favor with the NHL odds as they are currently -113 for 6+ goals to be scored, this seems very generous despite it being the playoffs; we would happily bet this down to -125.
NHL Pick: Over 5.5 (-113) at Bet365 (check our Bet365 Review)
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