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Betting tips, picks for Western Conference finals Game 3

A second-straight shutout could be in order for Stuart Skinner after his spectacular performance in Game 2. Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images

Stuart Skinner has allowed an average of five goals in all four of his losses this postseason. In remarkable contrast, he's permitted zero in three victories, including two over the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round and Friday's 3-0 shutout of the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. So which version of the Oilers goaltender shows up in Game 3?

Those who believe Skinner has another flawless (or near-flawless) showing pending -- supported by an equally important collaborative stingy team effort in front of him -- might consider stacking the Oilers puck line -1.5 (+165) along with the Total goals Under (-125) for a parlay of +329. Especially since it's worth noting the Edmonton netminder strung both immaculate games together against Vegas back-to-back.

All odds accurate as of publish time. For more, go to ESPN BET.


Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers
Game 3: Rogers Place, Edmonton; Sunday, 3 p.m. ET

  • Moneyline: Stars (+130); Oilers (-150)

  • Puck Line: Stars +1.5 (-200); Oilers -1.5 (+165)

  • Over/Under: 6.5 (+105/-125)


Best bets

Zach Hyman over 6.5 total hits (+110)

This prop feels like a bit of a lay-up. After registering 12 hits in Game 1 against Dallas, Hyman followed up with nine in Game 2. It's difficult to believe the forward won't again be at his physical best in front of a ramped-up home crowd at Rogers Place on Sunday afternoon.

Adam Henrique over 6.5 total faceoffs won (-132)

After winning nine of 21 faceoffs (42.9%) in Game 1, Henrique floundered in Game 2, securing only four of 11 (36.4%). So why expect a rebound in the return home? The Oilers' center proved victorious in the dot 55.6% of the time all regular-season long, finishing second in wins (562) only to teammate Leon Draisaitl. Henrique is also the go-to in securing possession when active at even-strength, on the secondary power play, and when Edmonton is short-handed, so an improved recovery effort feels in play. If special teams are a factor in what should be a rather feisty affair, expect to see him earn many opportunities Sunday afternoon.

Mikael Granlund over 1.5 total shots on goal (-125)

Displaying an increased affinity for shooting on net as the playoffs wear on, Granlund hasn't knocked out under two shots since a May 5 tilt against the Winnipeg Jets, averaging three per contest. That amounts to five-straight games and -- possibly -- counting.

Stuart Skinner over 22.5 total saves (-130)

Likely annoyed at being shutout in Game 2, the Stars are undoubtedly going to come out firing on the road. Even if he isn't at his best, Skinner has to stop only 23 of what could be a hefty number of shots coming his way. As an aside, the odds for Both teams to not score is listed at +750, for anyone feeling a second straight shutout for the Oilers goalie might be in order, as well as expecting Jake Oettinger to go tit-for-tat.