Oilers vs Stars Prediction, Picks and 2025 NHL Playoff Odds for May 23: Bet on Dallas, Rantanen in Game 2

The Dallas Stars hope to build off a big third period rally and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Friday as a slight favorite in the NHL lines.

The Stars scored three power-play goals among five tallies in the third period to beat Edmonton 6-3 in Game 1 on Wednesday and could be one of your best NHL bets today. The victory lowered the NHL Championship odds for Dallas to +200.

The Oilers continue to struggle on the penalty kill (62.2 percent playoffs), but showed their best side the first 40 minutes by building a 3-1 lead on Wednesday. Stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for five points and are your safest NHL prop bets today.

Oilers vs Stars Prediction Today May 23

Stars 4, Oilers 2

Four of the six goals came on either the power play or into an empty net. Dallas continues to capitalize on mistakes. While the Oilers could turn this series around with one big 60-minute effort, we just think the Game 1 collapse is telling.

Top 3 Oilers vs Stars NHL Player Props Today

1. Bet Stars’ Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal (+140)

Playoff points leader Mikko Rantanen (20) has not scored a goal in the last four games. That’s too long. We think he will get plenty of chances after recording three shots on goal along with an assist in Game 1. Our free NHL pick is for the Finland native to get his 10th goal of the postseason.

Bet on Mikko Rantanen Anytime Goal (+140)

2. Take Edmonton’s Draisaitl 4+ Shots (+120)

The sharp-shooting German and sidekick McDavid dominated the first two periods of Game 1 and will have to find that form again in this one. Draisaitl had a goal, two assists and four shots on goal (nine in his last two games) on Wednesday and we expect a similar effort in this key game.

Draisaitl is so German it’s incredible
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— Ryan Sura (@RyanSura18) May 22, 2025

Bet on Draisaitl 4+ Shots (+120)

3. Bet Dallas Goalie Jake Oettinger 28+ Saves (-113)

Edmonton was held to 27 shots in Game 1, but we expect the Oilers to shoot from everywhere to try and even the series. Edmonton’s defense had nine shots, even without injured veteran Mattias Ekholm. Check NHL news for his status going forward, but don’t expect him back Friday. Desperation should still lead to a lot of work for Oettinger.

Bet on Goalie Jake Oettinger 28+ Saves (-113)

Oilers vs Stars Moneyline Pick

It would be easy to go with the slight underdog at the sportsbook, but Dallas gained so much confidence from its third-period onslaught and has won seven in a row at home. Veteran Tyler Seguin doubled his playoff output with two goals and Matt Duchene scored his first for the deep, experienced Stars. Ride them.

The @DallasStars became the first team in #StanleyCup Playoffs history to earn multiple wins in regulation after being down by two-plus goals in third period during a postseason.#NHLStats: https://t.co/QrpzOV4Y7g pic.twitter.com/3faExNMV22

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 22, 2025

Bet on Stars ML (-115) vs Oilers

Oilers vs Stars Spread Pick

Once again, it could come down to an empty-net goal to decide the NHL spread winner in this game. We think Dallas will be able to finish by holding on late and finding the empty cage. Defenseman Esa Lindell sealed Game 1 with a late empty-netter. Take the Stars.

Empty net goal for Dallas!

Scored by Esa Lindell with 03:15 remaining in the 3rd period.

Dallas: 6
Edmonton: 3#EDMvsDAL #TexasHockey #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/HR6FKnDw5s

— NHL Goals (@nhl_goal_bot) May 22, 2025

Bet on Stars -1½ (+208) vs Oilers

Oilers vs Stars Over/Under Pick

For two statistically-solid defensive teams during the regular season, the Western finalists have put up an abundance of goals in their last three NHL matchups. The teams combined for 25 tallies in their last three meetings and sent over bettors to the pay window. However, if the number stays at 6½ for this game, we think it should be a bit tighter.

Bet on Oilers vs Stars under 6½ (-115)

Oilers vs Stars How to Watch

• Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars
• Date/Time: May 23, 8 p.m. ET
• Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
• Oilers vs Stars Live Stream: Fubo.TV

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