In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, May 14th 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 are down 3-1 in the series after they lost game four by a score of 3-0 last time out. Vegas allowed two goals in the first period and another in the second, and couldn’t find any offense in the shutout loss. The Golden Knights recorded 23 shots on goal, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Smith, who had four shots on goal, while Keegan Kolesar added eight hits in the loss. Adin Hill stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the game four loss.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights lost games one and two by scores of 4-2 and 5-4, but they did win game three by a score of 4-3. In the first round, Vegas defeated Minnesota in six games. The Golden Knights trailed 2-1 in that series, but they won games four, five, and six to advance. 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, nine assists, and 27 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added four goals, four assists, and 21 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 5-5 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .876 save percentage this postseason.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are leading this series 3-1 after their 3-0 win in game four. Edmonton scored just 1:27 into the first period and they led 3-0 midway through the second, before coasting to the win. The Oilers recorded 32 shots on goal, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Henrique (2) and Kane, while Kane also led the team with six hits. Stuart Skinner stopped all 23 shots that he faced in the shutout win.
Prior to this series, the Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings in six games. Edmonton trailed 2-0 after two games in the first round, but they won four straight to advance to the second round. The Oilers have 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 three goals, 14 assists, and 40 shots on goal, while Leon Draisaitl has added five goals, 10 assists, and 28 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 1-3 with a 3.95 goals against average and an .857 save percentage this postseason.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Oilers
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games following a road loss.
- 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 seven games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- 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 Oilers’ last five road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games at T-Mobile Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven games following a win.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has scored at least one goal in five of the Golden Knights’ last six Game 5s of a playoff series.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last six Game 5s of a playoff series.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight home appearances against the Oilers.
- Brayden McNabb ranks 1st in the Western Conference for Plus/Minus (+42) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last four playoff games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight appearances with the Oilers as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Zach Hyman has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Golden Knights.
- 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).
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Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup looking to eliminate Vegas from the playoffs, but they will be on the road. The Golden Knights have been one of the top home teams in the NHL this season, but they did lose games one and two on home ice. Vegas was able to get a last second win in game three of this series in Edmonton, but they showed very little signs of life in game four. I know we saw just three goals in game four in this series, but I think we will get back to high scoring hockey here, as Vegas will have to be aggressive to keep up with Edmonton’s fast pace. Take the over here.