Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 1/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

The Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-12) are welcoming the Dallas Stars (29-14-9) at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday.

The Dallas Stars were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 victory against the Blues in their previous contest . Dallas garnered 6 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Stars had a middle of the road offensive outing in the victory. Moreover, they had 5 power play opportunities and notched 2 goals. For the outing, they scored on 3 of the 19 shots they attempted.

Dallas Stars opponents have totaled 161 power play tries (9th in pro hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those chances. The Stars thus far have had 1,426 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .901. Dallas has attempted 1,318 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 12.8%. At even strength, the Stars have surrendered 108 goals while scoring 125 themselves. Dallas comes into tonight with 151 power play chances and they have notched 44 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 29.14%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 67 points and their points percentage is .644. In the matter of their scoring, the Dallas Stars have racked up 169 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have allowed 141.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jake Oettinger. Opponents have been able to score 694 goals against Oettinger in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.52. Oettinger has taken the ice for 284 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage currently is .911 in his 13,384 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall record of 168-76-31 and got the start in 275 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger has 163 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .593. Oettinger has had 7,783 shots taken against him and has recorded 7,089 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Vegas went up against the Senators in a matchup where the Golden Knights took the loss by a final score of 7-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Golden Knights notched 1 goal out of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

So far this year, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned a total of 170 goals, 62 points, as well as a points percentage of .608. They have permitted 156 goals to be scored by way of 133 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they were shorthanded. The Golden Knights have scored 130 goals at even strength and 40 goals (6th in hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 154 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 25.97%. Vegas has attempted 1,476 shots (13th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.52%, while allowing the other team 1,263 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.51% on the other teams 118 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.6%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Adin Hill defending the net. He has accounted for 4,672 saves out of the 5,151 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .907. Hill has accrued a lifetime mark of 99-66-15 and has played in 195 games. He has made the start in 182 games and has been on the ice for 9,877 minutes. Hill's quality start rate sits at 52.2% and he has qualified for 95 quality starts in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has yielded 479 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas

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