In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 1, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (42-26-5, 26-47 ATS) won five of the previous eight games and now will spend the next four games on the road. The Oilers were on a two-game losing skid after falling to the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken but responded with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames. Edmonton is 3rd in the Pacific Division Standings with 89 points, two behind the Kings and nine behind the Golden Knights.
The Oilers score 3.23 goals per game on average (10th), while they concede 2.93 GPG (14th). This season, Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 104 points (51 G and 53 A). Connor McDavid has 90 points (26 G and 64 A), while Evan Bouchard chips in with 58 points (13 G and 45 A).
Calvin Pickard (18-8-1) is expected to start for the Oilers at the goal on Tuesday against the Golden Knights. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.71 goals per game this year with a .899 SV% and no shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights (45-20-8, 44-29 ATS) are going through their best period of the season after winning the previous six games, tying their longest winning run of the campaign. Vegas was on a three-game road trip on which it defeated the Wild, Blackhawks, and Predators and now will play the next two games at home. The Golden Knights are at the top of the Pacific Division Standings with 98 points, seven ahead of the Kings.
The Golden Knights average 3.41 goals per game this year (4th), while they allow 2.63 GPG (5th). Jack Eichel leads the team with 93 points (27 G and 66 A). Mark Stone contributes 66 points (19 G and 47 A), while Tomas Hertl has 59 points (31 G and 28 A).
Adin Hill (29-11-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Golden Knights on Tuesday against the Oilers. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.46 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Oilers
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games.
- The Oilers have lost each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena following a win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Oilers have lost the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Oilers’ last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games at T-Mobile Arena following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponent
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.41).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.63).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 2nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.26).
Oilers vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last five. This season, Vegas leads the series 2-1, but Edmonton was better, 6-3 in the most recent H2H duel. The Oilers are still without McDavid and a couple of key defenders, such as Klingberg and Ekholm, so I think they will struggle against the in-form Golden Knights. Vegas is looking to clinch the divisional title in the next few games, and I am backing them to get two points here.