In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 32-26-14 this season after they lost to the Jets by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas cut the deficit to 3-1 halfway through the second period, but they couldn’t find anymore offense for the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Winnipeg by a total of 27-21, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their lone goal from Andersson, while Hill stopped 17 out of 20 shots, which was an .850 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Stars by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Predators by a score of 4-1 before that. The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 78 points. Vegas has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 24 goals and 50 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 19 goals and 51 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 9-9-3 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .868 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 35-28-9 this year after they defeated the Mammoth by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Edmonton was tied at two in the second period, but they scored the last two goals in the second and the only goal in the third to get the win. The Oilers out shot Utah by a total of 26-18, won 48.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from McDavid (2), Roslovic (2), and Savoie, while Jarry stopped 16 out of 18 shots, which was an .889 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Lightning by a score of 5-2 and the Panthers by a score of 4-0. The Oilers have won three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 79 points. Edmonton has scored 3.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 31.0% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 40 goals and 78 assists, while Evan Bouchard has added 19 goals and 63 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 11-8-2 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .890 save percentage for the Oilers this year.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Oilers have lost nine of their last 11 road games following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have won four of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in eight of their last nine night games following a road loss.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Oilers have won the second period in 11 of their last 12 games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Oilers’ last seven night games at T-Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in 15 of his last 16 appearances against the Oilers.
- Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (18) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in six of the Oilers’ last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (38) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.12%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.88%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (30.96%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.47).
Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup really struggling over the last few weeks and they have scored one goal or fewer in four of their last five games. The Golden Knights are 16-12-7 at home this year, while the Oilers are 17-15-5 on the road. Edmonton picked up a nice win over Utah in their last game, but they have struggled without Draisaitl and they have scored two goals or fewer in two of their last three games. I really don’t like how Vegas is playing right now, so give me Edmonton and the plus money here.