NHL Playoffs 2020 Golden Knights vs. Stars Game Two: Predictions, picks and bets

It’s the Western Conference finals and the Dallas Stars currently lead the Vegas Golden Knights following a solid 1-0 win in the opening game.

The Golden Knights though entered the series as favorites and will be determined to square the ledger in Game Two.

Can the Stars extend their lead or will Vegas bring the series to 1-1? NHL Bet Hub predictions below 👇

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

Dimers' Suggested Plays

🔥 BEST: Stars +1.5
💵 Moneyline: Golden Knights (-161*)
☝ Total goals: o5.5
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BEST: Spread

Stars +1.5 has a 65% probability

Despite the odds, the Stars did win game one and that makes it hard to look past them at the puck line in this one. Our model has them at a huge 65% chance of covering.

Moneyline

Golden Knights to win has a 60% probability

Showing just how close this one should be, we’re taking Vegas at the ML with a 60% probability after just going against them at the puck line. 

Over/Under

Total Goals o5.5 has a 52% probability

Our model is seeing goals in this one. Both teams had a lot of shots go unrewarded in game one, and that’s going to be tough to repeat. The over is also the more exciting bet to root for as a neutral!

Dimers' take-out

The Stars will be happy to enter this one as dogs after taking a 1-0 lead but will need to give it everything to hold off the Golden Knights for a second straight game. If you're keen to play, you can review the best legal online sportsbooks in your area, here.

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*Odds and probabilities correct at time of publishing.