Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Golden Knights

The Dallas Stars square off against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Thursday, January 29.

There’s an attractive -139 that the Golden Knights are able to get the better of the Stars. This bet can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Dallas Stars have won back-to-back games. A 4-3 triumph recently occurred on the road at Enterprise Center when playing St Louis Blues. Matt Duchene bagged two goals, while Thomas Harley and Roope Hintz scored once.

Vegas Golden Knights lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Montreal Canadiens won 3-2 (OT) at Bell Centre. Pavel Dorofeyev scored both of the goals.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars have won the last two meetings against the Knights. They triumphed 4-3 at American Airlines Center and then 4-3 (OT) at T-Mobile Arena. It’s been six Stars wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-6	2.6	.903	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-3	3.1	.869	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 2.4 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.4%.

Jason Robertson is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Roope Hintz recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.20 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.

The Knights have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 24.5 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Mark Stone is next best after having 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.59 GAA with a .898 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Vegas Golden Knights on the Moneyline, with our pick made with confidence and there is -139 available that the home team win this NHL encounter.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Stars vs Golden Knights stats:

• Golden Knights have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Golden Knights have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Stars have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Stars have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Knights Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Those who are looking for more value when backing Vegas should consider the Puck Line. Place a wager on them to cover the spread that makes the most appeal at the odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Roope Hintz Over 1.5 Shots -154

Roope Hintz (Stars) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -154 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 2 - 4 Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are available to back at +1500 to secure a 4-2 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Golden Knights

1-0

Stars

+5500

Knights

+5000

2-0

Stars

+5000

Knights

+4500

2-1

Stars

+1500

Knights

+1400

3-0

Stars

+3500

Knights

+3000

3-1

Stars

+1900

Knights

+1800

3-2

Stars

+900

Knights

+800

4-0

Stars

+4500

Knights

+3500

4-1

Stars

+1700

Knights

+1500

4-2

Stars

+1700

Knights

+1500

4-3

Stars

+1050

Knights

+1000

5-0

Stars

+8000

Knights

+6600

5-1

Stars

+3000

Knights

+2400

5-2

Stars

+1900

Knights

+1600

5-3

Stars

+2500

Knights

+2200

5-4

Stars

+2000

Knights

+2000

6-0

Stars

+12500

Knights

+10000

6-1

Stars

+7000

Knights

+5000

6-2

Stars

+3500

Knights

+2900

6-3

Stars

+3300

Knights

+2800

6-4

Stars

+5000

Knights

+4500

6-5

Stars

+5000

Knights

+5000

7-0

Stars

+5000

Knights

+14000

7-1

Stars

+12000

Knights

+9000

7-2

Stars

+10000

Knights

+7500

7-3

Stars

+6600

Knights

+5500

7-4

Stars

+7500

Knights

+6000

7-5

Stars

+11000

Knights

+10000

7-6

Stars

+12000

Knights

+12000

8-1

Stars

+12000

Knights

+14000

8-2

Stars

+12000

Knights

+12500

8-3

Stars

+12000

Knights

+12500

8-4

Stars

+13000

Knights

+11000

8-5

Stars

+13000

Knights

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 55% probability of winning this game, Vegas Golden Knights might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -120 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Dallas Stars are trading at -100.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -133.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Stars

-100

Knights

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+170

Tie

+325

Knights

+123

Puck Line

Stars +1.5

-263

Knights -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

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Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.3
• Hits: 14.6
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 20.9
• Hits: 17.9
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 20.6
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 21.7
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.5

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