Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction
The Golden Knights took Game 1 of their best-of-seven Conference Semifinals matchup with the Oilers and even though they’re an underdog for Game 2 on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. ET, are they a good bet to go up 2-0 in the series?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
057 Edmonton Oilers (-125) at 058 Vegas Golden Knights (+105); o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 6, 2023
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: TNT
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 56% of bets are on the Oilers moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Edmonton Oilers DFS SPIN
Connor McDavid notched two assists, four shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1. Leon Draisaitl scored all four of the Oilers’ goals, and McDavid was one of four players to contribute two helpers. After being held off the scoresheet in the postseason opener, McDavid has racked up three goals and nine assists. He’s added 31 shots on net, 17 hits and an even plus-minus rating through seven playoff games.
Vegas Golden Knights DFS SPIN
Alex Pietrangelo logged a power-play assist, seven blocked shots, four shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday’s 6-4 win over the Oilers in Game 1. Pietrangelo is up to six helpers through six playoff outings, and he’s picked up three of his assists with the man advantage. The defenseman has also been steady on the back end with a plus-2 rating, 20 blocked shots and 13 hits. He’s seeing big minutes in all situation as the Golden Knights’ leader on the blue line.
Oilers vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Trends
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vegas
Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 26-10 in Oilers last 36 road games
Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 overall
Over is 5-1 in Golden Knights last 6 overall
Over is 9-3 in Golden Knights last 12 home games
Oilers vs. Golden Knights NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The road team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams, while the Oilers are 4-1 in their last five games in Vegas (with the lone loss coming in Game 1 of this series). Despite losing a few nights ago, the Oilers are still 9-2 in their last 11 road games, are 5-1 in their last six games playing on two days of rest and are 11-4 in their last 15 games when facing an opponent with a winning record. I think this series goes the distance and if I’m right, the Oilers will bank a win in Vegas before the series shifts to Edmonton a few nights from now.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: EDMONTON OILERS -125
