The stage is set for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference Final, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers. Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Dallas advanced to this round by defeating the Winnipeg Jets in a six-game series, culminating in a tight 2-1 overtime victory on Saturday. On the other side, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers reached the WCF after eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. The Oilers haven`t played since securing their spot with a 1-0 overtime win last Wednesday.
According to the latest betting odds for Game 1, the Dallas Stars are listed as a -130 favorite on the money line, meaning a $130 wager would win $100. The Edmonton Oilers are the underdog at +110, where a $100 bet would return $110. The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Dallas also has a puck line of -1.5 with odds at +190.
Here are three player prop picks to consider for the Stars vs. Oilers Game 1 matchup:
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Mikko Rantanen anytime goal-scorer (+140)
Rantanen has been an offensive force in the 2025 NHL playoffs, leading all skaters with 19 points (9 goals, 10 assists) over 13 games. While he was held off the scoresheet in the last two games against the Jets, he has shown he can find the back of the net, and playing at home against the Oilers, a team he performed well against in the regular season with five points, could help him rebound.
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Evander Kane over 2.5 shots on goal (+105)
The dynamic Oilers winger has averaged 2.7 shots on goal across 10 playoff games this year. He recorded four shots in Game 4 against Vegas (which also led to a goal and an assist) and three shots in Game 5, demonstrating his ability to surpass this shot total.
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Jake Oettinger over 27.5 saves (-105)
Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has been busy throughout the postseason, starting all 13 of Dallas`s games and averaging 28.8 saves per night. The Stars lead the playoffs in total saves. The Oilers are averaging 32.7 shots per game in the playoffs, suggesting Oettinger is likely to face a high volume of shots, potentially exceeding the 27.5 saves mark, despite both teams recently having some lower-scoring games.
