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Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Preview
The Dallas Stars visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Puck drop is set for 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Dallas comes in at 30-14-9 and still feels like a team that can win anywhere. Vegas is 25-15-13, still sitting atop the Pacific, but the last week has been rough, four losses in the last five and two ugly road performances mixed in.
This is a clean contrast spot. Dallas has been strong on the road all year and just finished a home-and-home sweep of St. Louis, even if the Tuesday win got weird late. Vegas is back home after an eastern trip that didn’t go their way, and the injury list is starting to look like a real handicap, especially on the back end and in the crease.
The market has Vegas as a modest home favorite at -136 with Dallas at +114. That number is basically the market saying, “Vegas at home still matters,” while quietly admitting Dallas has the more stable baseline right now.
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Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor updated prices and shop numbers throughout the day using the latest NHL odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | +114 | Not provided | O 6.0 (-112) / U 6.0 (-109) |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -136 | Not provided | O 6.0 (-112) / U 6.0 (-109) |
Dallas Stars Betting Form
Dallas is banking points even when the game isn’t perfect, which is usually a good sign for bettors. That 4-3 win in St. Louis on Tuesday was a reminder that the Stars can score in bursts, then still survive when things get messy late. They nearly gave away a 3-0 third-period lead, then answered again. It wasn’t clean, but it counts, and it’s the kind of game that good teams still leave with two points.
The betting angle with Dallas is pretty consistent. Their offense is deep enough that you don’t need one line to do everything, and their power play can change a game quickly. They’ve also been a strong road team, which matters here because Vegas has been less dominant at home than the public tends to assume. If you’re looking at this from a price standpoint, +114 is the type of number that asks a simple question: can the better five-on-five team, with the steadier travel profile, win outright?
For recent results and road splits, the Dallas Stars stats and results page is the quick check. Availability matters here, so monitor the Dallas Stars injury report before puck drop.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Form
Vegas is still in first place in the Pacific, but the last stretch has had too many flat segments. The 7-1 loss in Ottawa was the kind of game you don’t want to overreact to, but you also can’t pretend it didn’t happen. The follow-up has been better effort, but not enough results, including the overtime loss in Montreal. They’re not getting blown out every night, they’re just not finishing games, and when you’re laying a home favorite price, that matters.
Pavel Dorofeyev has been the bright spot. He’s scoring, and he’s doing it in a way that’s repeatable, not just lucky bounces. But Vegas is also dealing with real personnel issues. The injury list is heavy, and the goalie situation is a headline after Carter Hart left a recent game. That makes any Vegas favorite number feel more fragile than it would on a healthier roster.
For home form and recent game logs, the Vegas Golden Knights schedule and stats page helps. And with this many moving parts, monitor the Vegas Golden Knights injury report closely.
Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is about whether Dallas can keep Vegas from getting comfortable in the offensive zone. The Stars want a game where they can break out cleanly, force Vegas to defend through the neutral zone, and then let their depth wear down a lineup that is missing key pieces. Vegas, when it’s right, plays heavy and keeps you stuck. But with injuries and recent form, that “Vegas script” has been harder for them to maintain for a full 60.
Special teams matter here because both teams can create high-leverage chances with the man advantage. Dallas’ power play is a weapon, and Vegas has been dangerous too, but the penalty battle often tilts toward the team with fresher legs and better puck management. Dallas has the edge in that department right now. The travel angle is also real. Vegas is back home after a road trip that didn’t go well, and sometimes you see a strong first period as a response. Sometimes you see a team that is still searching for its timing. I think we’ll know fast.
If you want a sharper framework for pricing a spot like this, the NHL betting guide is useful for translating injuries, special teams, and home ice into side and total decisions. And if you’re thinking in a longer lens about pricing and contender tiers, the Stanley Cup betting guide helps explain why certain teams stay expensive even when their form dips.
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Dallas Stars vs Vegas Golden Knights Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Dallas on the moneyline at +114. I don’t love stepping in front of Vegas at home if they’re fully healthy, but they’re not, and the recent form has been shaky. Dallas has been the steadier team, they travel well, and they have enough offensive depth to keep attacking even if one line has a quiet night.
On the total, 6.0 is a fair number for two teams that can score, but it depends on what Vegas gets in net and whether they play a tighter home game or try to run with Dallas. If Vegas is missing key defenders and the game turns into a special teams night, the Over makes sense. If Vegas comes out trying to clamp down and grind it, 6.0 can land right on the number. I’m leaning to the side more than the total.
If you want a secondary angle, Dallas on a puck line would be interesting if the price is right, but the puck line wasn’t provided here, so I’m staying with the moneyline. You’re getting plus money with the team that looks more stable right now, and that’s usually where I want to be.
Best Bet: Dallas Stars moneyline (+114).
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If you’re betting NHL every day, the biggest edge is not just picking sides, it’s knowing when to bet them. Goalies and late scratches move these lines quickly, especially with a team like Vegas that has a lot of injury uncertainty right now. Checking today’s NHL picks helps you compare approaches and avoid locking a number that’s already stale.
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