Vegas vs Dallas Prediction 30 January 2026
🔊 The Vegas Golden Knights and the Dallas Stars face off in a head-to-head clash today. Both teams are battling for the top spot in the standings, and the outcome of this game could significantly impact their positions heading into the playoffs. For Vegas, currently sitting at the top, every victory boosts their confidence and extends their lead over the chasing pack. Meanwhile, Dallas aims to close the gap and contend for the higher positions.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars:
- played 39 matches;
- at home ice 21 wins (including extra time), away - 18;
- scored goals: 105 against 88;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.49, 2nd - 1.72, 3rd - 1.41;
- average total of the match - 4.59.
The last time the sides met was on 29 January 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 3:4.
Head-to-head statistics Vegas - Dallas
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights approach this encounter with some fluctuations in form, having won just one of their last five games. However, they still hold the top spot in the conference, thanks to their stellar performance throughout the season. On home ice, Vegas are traditionally strong, averaging 3.6 goals per game, making them one of the league's most formidable offensive teams.
Yet, against Dallas, Vegas tend to play more conservatively on offense. The under 5.5 goals bet has hit in four out of six meetings. Is it wise to trust this trend?
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Dallas Stars Team Overview
Dallas hold the third spot in the Western Conference standings and exhibit more consistent form than Vegas. The team have secured five wins in their last ten outings, showcasing solid performance both offensively and defensively, averaging 2.7 goals scored while allowing just 2.4 goals against over the past ten games.
However, recent Dallas games haven't seen many goals: the total has gone under 5.5 in six of their last eight matches. We believe this trend might continue in this game.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 39;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 2; for the visitors - 5;
- Average total in the first period: 1.49;
- Today's home team averages 0.82 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.67.
First Period Stats: Vegas Golden Knights (home) vs Dallas Stars (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 29;
- Number of wins: 6 (24%) vs 10 (34.48%);
- Number of losses: 12 (48%) vs 6 (20.69%);
- Number of draws: 7 (28%) vs 13 (44.83%).
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.93;
- Average goals conceded: 1.16 vs 0.62.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average total in the first period: 1.8 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3).
- Under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 Dallas Stars away games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.69, for the away team - 2.26;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.59;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 14 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 14 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 9 once.
Statistics: Vegas Golden Knights vs Dallas Stars
- average total in the tournament: 6.1 vs 5.85;
- average total goals scored: 3.33 vs 3.32;
- average total goals conceded: 3.15 vs 2.77;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total at home in the tournament - 3.6;
- Dallas Stars: average total away in the tournament - 3.45;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4 (home - 4.5) vs 2.7 (away - 2.43).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored under 3.5 goals in last 9 games against Dallas Stars (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored under 3.5 goals in last 8 home games against Dallas Stars (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams enter this match determined to solidify their positions ahead of the playoffs and to showcase cohesive play both in defense and attack. Despite being traditionally high-scoring sides, recent encounters have seen them playing under the total line, both in head-to-head clashes and other recent games. We believe this trend will continue, with the teams engaging in a tight defensive battle featuring few goals. Therefore, our bet for this game is on under 5.5 total goals.No comments
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