Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/22/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

American Airlines Center is the location where the Dallas Stars (43-15-10) will try to beat the Vegas Golden Knights (31-24-14) on Sunday.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a rough game after their 4-0 defeat to the Mammoth in the last game they played. Vegas amassed 9 penalty minutes in this contest. They also had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. The Golden Knights offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. In the game, they couldn't finish any of the 28 shots they put on net.

Vegas Golden Knights opponents have 168 power play opportunities (32nd in pro hockey) and have earned 29 goals in those chances. The Golden Knights so far have had 1,692 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .876. Vegas has taken 1,961 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.2%. While at even strength, the Golden Knights let the opposition score 180 goals while scoring 171 as an offensive unit. Vegas comes into tonight with 193 power play chances and they have added 48 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 24.87%. For the year, they have 76 points and their points percentage comes in at .551. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Vegas Golden Knights have racked up 219 goals (12th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have surrendered 209.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Akira Schmid. For his career, Schmid has 28 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .438. His save percentage is at .899 in his 2,624 mins guarding the cage. Schmid has seen 1,840 shots against him and has garnered 1,655 total saves. Opponents have tallied 185 goals against Schmid in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.89. He has amassed an overall record of 32-27-10 and he has gotten the start in 64 games. Schmid has played in 81 games during his hockey career.

In their last contest, Dallas squared up with the Avalanche in a matchup where the Stars got the tie by a tally of 1-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this game but were not able to net one. The Stars tallied 1 goal of the 18 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Dallas Stars have 232 goals, 96 points, as well as a points percentage of .706. They have allowed 181 goals to be scored by way of 141 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Stars are sitting with 172 goals at even strength and 60 goals (2nd in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 205 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 29.27%. Dallas has taken 1,753 shots (26th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 13.23%, while allowing their opponents 1,800 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.58% on their oppositions 206 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.9%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Casey DeSmith protecting the net. His opponents are averaging 2.86 goals/game and he has relinquished 544 goals in total. DeSmith's percentage of quality starts sits at 54.7% and he has qualified for 104 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 190 contests and his ice time sits at 10,132 mins. DeSmith holds a career record of 98-66-28 and has participated in 215 games. He has a tally of 5,479 stops out of the 6,023 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .910.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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