Edmonton Oilers (13-9-2) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-7-3)
December 3, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vegas Golden Knights +118 / Edmonton Oilers -147; Over/Under: +6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 3rd, at T-Mobile Arena.
Oilers’ Offense is Figuring it Out
The Oilers offense is figuring it out and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. The Oilers have won three games in a row and in each of the games they have scored at least four goals. In the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, they were able to secure a 4-1 victory. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a goal and added an assist. Stuart Skinner had a huge game saving 27 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Oilers on the season are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th. Connor McDavid has scored 12 goals and added 19 assists so far this season.
How Do the Golden Knights Bounce Back?
The Golden Knights faced off against the Edmonton Oilers in the last game and they were awful. The Golden Knights scored zero goals, while the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. At the end of the first quarter, they were down 4-0, and they couldn’t bounce back. Ilya Samsonov was in goal and he saved 22 of the 28 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Winnipeg Jets, the Golden Knights scored four goals and they ended up winning by a goal. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.6 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th in the league.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Give me the Golden Knights here at home. Overall this season the Golden Knights offense has actually been better averaging 3.6 goals per game and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start. The Golden Knights defense is also going to get a lot better goaltending and it will be the underdog who is going to get the job done here. Back the Golden Knights on the money line to cash here.
