The Edmonton Oilers will play the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Edmonton has won 16 games in a row, while Vegas has won two of their last three. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Oilers vs Golden Knights prediction.
Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 29-15-1 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Edmonton scored the first three goals in the game and they were able to cruise to the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 29-21 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton has won 16 games in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in 14 straight games. Edmonton’s last five wins were against Nashville, Chicago, Columbus, Calgary, and Seattle. The Oilers are scoring 3.51 goals per game and they are allowing 2.76 goals against per game, while going 27.1% on the power play and 83% on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 20 goals, 47 assists, and 144 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 23-9-1 this year with a 2.44 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 29-15-6 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vegas tied the game at two in the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Detroit by a total of 30-29 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-2 and the Islanders by a score of 3-2 in the two games prior to Detroit. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.18 goals per game and they are allowing 2.74 goals against per game, while going 20.1% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill. Mark Stone has led Vegas with 15 goals, 34 assists, and 105 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 12-2-2 this season with a 1.94 goals against average and a .936 save percentage. The Golden Knights will play against the Coyotes, Wild, and Hurricanes after this one.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have won five of their last six games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won the first period in each of the last four games between the Oilers and Golden Knights.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven home games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 15 night games.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last seven games following a win.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against the Golden Knights.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Chandler Stephenson has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances against Pacific Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine home games.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has scored the first goal in four of his last five appearances at T-Mobile Arena.
- Jonathan Marchessault ranks T1st in the Pacific Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Zach Hyman has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Ryan McLeod has scored the first goal in three of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Corey Perry has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Mattias Janmark has recorded two blocks against the Golden Knights this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in save percentage this season (.911).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.86).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.51).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.01%).
Oilers vs Golden Knights Betting Prediction
Edmonton was the hottest team in the NHL before the All Star break, and they will look for their 17th straight win in this game. The Oilers have been great in the defensive end of the ice and they have allowed two goals or fewer in 14 straight games. Vegas has been a little up and down so far this year, but they are 18-5-2 at home. The Golden Knights are also a very solid defensive team, allowing just 2.74 goals against per game. The Oilers were red hot before the break, but I think the All Star break could really cool them off. Vegas is an excellent home team that is slowly getting healthier, and I like them at home here.