Golden Knights vs. Oilers: Golden Knights +1.5 (-154) at BetMGM
Picks Summary
- Oilers ML (-130) at Bet365
- Golden Knights +1.5 (-154) at BetMGM
Using OddsTrader’s NHL computer picks we were able to place tonight’s bets based on the information generated.
Just one NHL playoff game takes place today and what a game it is as the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers continue this humdinger of a series which is now tied 1-1.
Having produced 6.9 goals in their previous 10 matchups, expect more goals tonight.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers
Monday, May 08, 2023 – 08:30 PM EDT at Rogers Place
Edmonton Oilers Even Up Series
With the opening two games of the series taking place in Vegas, the Edmonton Oilers will be more than pleased to be taking a 1-1 series back to Canada with two games to come on their home ice.
Edmonton’s big three came to play in the second game of the series which they won 5-1. Leon Draisaitl scored two goals whilst Connor McDavid bagged two goals and one assist with Zach Hyman ending the game with a “playmaker” (a.k.a. three assists).
The game took a nasty turn after the first period with 4 of the 6 goals coming in there. The next two periods were riff with penalties, with the game itself totaling an eye-watering 106 penalty minutes.
The Golden Knights had a shocking Game 2. Pretty much all their best-attacking players failed to show up on the night and they only managed 4 shots in the opening period compared to the Oilers 19, but this Vegas team is not one to lie down easily.
Key Facts
Vegas Golden Knights
- The total has gone over in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games.
- Vegas is 11-3 in their last 14 games on the road.
- Vegas is 4-1 in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- Vegas has had the 11th-best ATS record during the regular season producing +10.8 units of profit.
- Vegas is 18-10 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this year.
Edmonton Oilers
- Edmonton is 14-3 in their last 17 games.
- Edmonton is 11-2 in their last 13 games at home.
- The total has gone over in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games against Vegas.
- Edmonton has had the 7th-best ATS record during the regular season producing +2.8 units of profit.
- The Oilers are 7-3-0 straight up against the Golden Knights over the last 3 seasons.
The Pick
Our computer is predicting an Edmonton Oilers win but it’s also confident that Golden Knights can cover the spread, which is exactly the same as our predicted thoughts for this matchup. We see an Oilers victory taking place but only by one goal.
The Golden Knights have covered the spread in 7 of their previous 10 road games against the Oilers but equally only won just 3 of those 10.
We are not only confident that Vegas can come to play tonight and push the Oilers all the way, but we are equally as confident the Oilers can win this game. It’s certainly brave taking an ML favorite as well as a +1.5 PK line underdog.
How About the Total?
The over has to come into play here, although with such high-scoring affairs taking place between these two teams in recent matchups the sportsbooks have set the line at 7 for +110 odds.
This means we need 8 goals to cash and seven for a push, which isn’t that tempting. Albeit these teams can hit 8 goals between them, we are cautious given it’s the playoffs and an under could be on the cards, especially with this total line.
Predicted Score: Vegas Golden Knights 3 – Edmonton Oilers 4
NHL Pick: Oilers ML (-130) at Bet365
NHL Pick: Golden Knights +1.5 (-154) at BetMGM
