NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Oilers
The Vegas Golden Knights go up against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 4.
Why Under 6.5 Looks the Best Betting Option
There is an appealing -122 when it comes to Under 6.5 goals which is our confident prediction. The Golden Knights and the Oilers might not light the lamp too many times.
Oilers Are 9 From 10 on the H2H
Vegas Golden Knights made it back-to-back wins after a 6-3 home success over Calgary Flames at T-Mobile Arena. Mitchell Marner scored a hat trick and had 2 assists.
Edmonton Oilers were winners for the fifth straight time in their last game. Landing a 3-1 home victory against Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place. Matthew Savoie, Vasili Podkolzin and Adam Henrique each scored one goal. Goalie Tristan Jarry made a total of 17 saves (.944).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Oilers triumphed 4-3 when they last played the Knights. This head-to-head was played at T-Mobile Arena. The Oilers have racked up five straight victories over the Knights. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.
Starting Goalies
Adin Hill (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
10-9-5
3.1
.868
1
23/24
19-12-2
2.71
.909
2
Connor Ingram (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
14-8-2
2.7
.898
2
23/24
23-21-3
2.91
.907
6
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 31.5 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have given up 2.9 goals from 21.7 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.
Mitchell Marner is the top points scorer with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, with Ivan Barbashev recording 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.64 goal against average with a .879 save percentage, including one shutout.
Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games
The Oilers have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 30.4 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.4 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.
The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next in line after registering 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.47 GAA with a .910 SV%, including one shutout.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks
Tackle Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
We should take advantage of the -122 when it comes to the teams going under the total goals line in this NHL encounter. These odds look to be on the generous side.
Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Key Golden Knights vs Oilers stats:
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Golden Knights games on the road.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oilers games at home.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Oilers games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Oilers games.Under 6.5 Probability
If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Under 6.5 Goals @ -122
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Player Prop Picks
Mitch Marner (Golden Knights) has averaged 0.8 goals in the past 5 games. He looks like a value bet to light the lamp and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +180.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Anticipating a Close Contest
When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Edmonton Oilers at -114 whereas Vegas Golden Knights are -106. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 52% chance of success.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.
If you’re looking to place a National Hockey League wager, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Take your time to find the lines and odds that offer the best value.
Connor McDavid Favorite to Score the First Goal
Connor McDavid is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +900. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +118.
Player Goals
Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Micro Betting
There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Edmonton Oilers Stats
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 31.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 14.1
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 15.3
Takeaways: 4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 15.3
Faceoff Wins : 27.3
Hits: 22
Giveaways: 14.2
Takeaways: 3.5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 30.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 7.2
Blocks: 13.3
Faceoff Wins : 26.1
Hits: 21.2
Giveaways: 14.1
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 30
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 26.4
Hits: 22.6
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 3.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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