We’ve got 14 games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including a heavyweight tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars.
Connor McDavid has been on fire lately, and I’m expecting him to light up the scoreboard again tonight, making him the feature in my Oilers vs. Stars predictions and free NHL picks for Thursday, March 12.
Oilers vs Stars prediction
Oilers vs Stars best bet: Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (+100)
Connor McDavid leads the league with 110 points in 65 games this season, and has posted back-to-back multi-point performances against top teams in the west.
His posted total tonight is 1.5 points, and it pays +100 to go Over the number.
I’m expecting another big performance from the Edmonton Oilers captain, who’s averaging 1.69 points per game, eclipsing tonight’s 1.5 point total in six of his last seven outings, averaging two points per game over that stretch.
McDavid has also recorded at least two points in four of the last five meetings against the Dallas Stars.
Oilers vs Stars same-game parlay
I'll take the Over of 1.5 shots for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. He’s playing nearly 20 minutes a night, while averaging 1.8 shots per game, and has eclipsed this total in four of his last five games.
Lastly, I’ll add Over 0.5 assists for Evan Bouchard. The Oilers defenseman leads all NHL blueliners with 74 points, 56 of which count as assists. He’s recorded 1+ assists in eight straight games.
Oilers vs Stars SGP
- Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Over 1.5 shots
- Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
Oilers vs Stars odds
- Moneyline: Oilers +115 | Stars -130
- Puck Line: Oilers +1.5 (-215) | Stars -1.5 (+183)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-123) | Under 6.5 (+107)
Oilers vs Stars trend
The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 contests between the two teams. Find more NHL betting trends for Oilers vs. Stars.
How to watch Oilers vs Stars
| Location | American Airlines Arena, Dallas, TX |
| Date | Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet One |
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