NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Golden Knights
The Edmonton Oilers clash with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Thursday, March 26.
Strong Case for Backing Under 6.5
There might not be lots of goals when the Oilers meet the Golden Knights. There’s a case to be made for Under 6.5 goals considering the odds of -114 available.
Oilers Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Battles
Edmonton Oilers won their previous game by a 5-2 scoreline. It was on the road against Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Jack Roslovic and Connor McDavid both registered two goals, with Matthew Savoie also finding the net.
Vegas Golden Knights have been defeated in back-to-back home appearances. Their last game was on the road and a 4-1 loss occurred against Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Knights managed 27 shots and Rasmus Andersson recorded the only goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was the Oilers who came out on top when they last played the Knights. At T-Mobile Arena, a 4-2 win was recorded. The Oilers have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Knights. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.
Starting Goalies
Connor Ingram (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
11-8-2
2.8
.890
1
23/24
23-21-3
2.91
.907
6
Adin Hill (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
9-9-3
3.1
.868
1
23/24
19-12-2
2.71
.909
2
Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.6 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.0%.
Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Evan Bouchard racking up 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.83 goal against average with a .892 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
The Knights have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 20.5 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.
The top points scorer is Pavel Dorofeyev with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, while Mitchell Marner is next best after registering 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.27 GAA with a .888 SV%, including one shutout.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
There are betting odds of -114 available when it comes to backing Unders in this NHL clash. It looks too good an opportunity to pass up and we need six goals or less to be scored.
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Key Oilers vs Golden Knights stats:
The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Golden Knights games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.Under 6.5 Probability
The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.
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Under 6.5 Goals @ -114
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Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds
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Knights Could Have the Edge Say the Books
The sportsbooks have Vegas Golden Knights at -137 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 58% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Edmonton Oilers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Edmonton Oilers Stats
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 11.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.6
Hits: 23.9
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 30.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 11.9
Faceoff Wins : 28.6
Hits: 19
Giveaways: 15.2
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 29
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 11.2
Blocks: 13.7
Faceoff Wins : 30.2
Hits: 20.8
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 3.2
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.6
Blocks: 12.8
Faceoff Wins : 32
Hits: 21.1
Giveaways: 16.3
Takeaways: 3.6
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
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