In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, May 6th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights were able to eliminate the Minnesota Wild with a 3-2 win in their last game. Vegas was tied at one after the first period, but they scored the next two goals and were able to hang on for the win. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 31-24, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Eichel, Stone, and Theodore, while Hill stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the win.
Vegas trailed 2-1 in the series against Minnesota going into game four, but they won games four, five, and six by a one goal margin in each game. The Golden Knights have won seven of their last ten games and they finished first in the Pacific standings with 110 points. Vegas has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 28.3% on the power play and 75.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with one goal, four assists, and 18 shots on goal, while Tomas Hertl has added three goals, two assists, and 16 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 4-2 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .880 save percentage this postseason.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers were able to eliminate the LA Kings by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-1 early in the game, but they scored the next four goals to take a 5-2 lead, before nearly blowing the lead in the final minute. The Oilers outshot LA by a total of 29-27, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Brown, Frederic, Henrique, Hyman, Nugent-Hopkins, and Nurse, while Pickard stopped 23 out of 27 shots in the win.
Edmonton lost the first two games in that series by scores of 6-5 and 6-2, but they answered with four straight wins, as they scored 20 goals in the last four games. The Oilers have won eight of their last 11 games and they finished third in the Pacific standings with 101 points. Edmonton has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with two goals, nine assists, and 23 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has added three goals, seven assists, and 18 shots on goal. Calvin Pickard is 4-0 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this postseason.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Oilers
- The Golden Knights have won nine of their last 10 night games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have lost 10 of their last 12 Game 1s of a playoff series.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when tied after the second period.
Why the Oilers will beat the Golden Knights
- The Oilers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five Tuesday games as home favorites.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight home night games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 17 of the Oilers’ last 18 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Tomas Hertl has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances in Game 1s of a playoff series.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Oilers.
- Brayden McNabb ranks 1st in the Western Conference for Plus/Minus (+42) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Oilers as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 Game 1s of a playoff series.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 13 of his last 14 appearances with the Oilers as underdogs.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks 1st in the league for Goals (52) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.34%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 3rd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.61).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.0).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.24).
Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with plenty of momentum and nice winning streaks, but Vegas will have the home ice. Edmonton played a wide open series with LA in the first round, which involved a ton of scoring, while Vegas played very tight defense against the Wild. This should be a very entertaining series and I think either team could win, but I can’t back away from another over with this Edmonton team. The Oilers are very skilled offensively, but their goaltending is a huge question mark. Take the over here.