Game 2 of the Western Conference Final is set for tonight as the Stars try to leave Edmonton with a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers.
I have compiled my three best Oilers vs. Stars props and NHL picks for May 23, featuring a correlated angle on shots against, and saves by, Jake Oettinger.
Best Oilers vs Stars props
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Oettinger o27.5 saves (-115) -
Draisaitl o3.5 SOG (+120) - Rantanen 1+ goals (+140)
Oilers vs Stars player props for May 23
Jake Oettinger Over 27.5 saves (-115 at BET99)
The Edmonton Oilers do a tremendous job generating scoring chances, and Jake Oettinger has the ability to stop them. He enters this matchup in excellent form.
Oettinger is 9-4 over the past 13 games with a .922 SV% and 2.39 GAA. He is averaging more than 28 saves per game over that stretch.
On the other hand, the Oilers have no issues firing the puck. They finished the regular season ranked first in the league in shots on goal per game, with 32.
Leon Draisaitl Over 3.5 shots on goal (+120 at BET99)
In a correlated play, it is unlikely that Oettinger makes 28 or more saves without Leon Draisaitl firing four or more shots on goal. Edmonton’s leader in both goals and shots this season, Draisaitl has recorded four or more shots on goal in each of the past two games.
He’s never afraid to shoot, especially this postseason. In the playoffs, Draisaitl is averaging 8.17 shots on goal per 60 minutes and 16.33 shot attempts per 60 minutes.
The Dallas Stars, meanwhile, have a tendency to allow shots on net. During the regular season, they ranked 23rd in shots on goal allowed per game.
Mikko Rantanen anytime goalscorer (+140 at BET99)
You can’t talk about postseason success without mentioning Mikko Rantanen, who leads all skaters in these playoffs with nine goals.
There’s nothing not to like about Rantanen’s performance thus far. He has shown a willingness to shoot and find high-danger scoring areas.
Furthermore, goaltender Stuart Skinner gets the start for the Oilers. He allowed five goals on 27 shots in Game 1 for a .815 SV%.
Rantanen has scored 11 goals across his past 20 meetings against Edmonton.
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