Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction 4/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 4th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 34-26-16 this season after they defeated the Flames by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2, but they scored the last four goals to pull away with the win. The Golden Knights out shot Calgary by a total of 34-22, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Dorofeyev, Howden, and Marner (3), while Hart stopped 19 out of 22 shots, which was an .864 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Canucks by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-4 before that. The Golden Knights have won two games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 84 points. Vegas has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 24.2% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 25 goals and 54 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 23 goals and 53 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 10-9-5 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .868 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 39-28-9 this year after they defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Oilers out shot Chicago by a total of 39-18, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Henrique, Podkolzin, and Savoie, while Jarry stopped 17 out of 18 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Kraken by a score of 3-0 and the Ducks by a score of 4-2. The Oilers have won five games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the Pacific standings with 87 points. Edmonton has scored 3.47 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 30.1% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 43 goals and 83 assists, while Evan Bouchard has added 20 goals and 67 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 14-8-2 with a 2.69 goals against average and an .898 save percentage for the Oilers this season. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The underdogs have won 20 of the last 30 games between the Golden Knights and Oilers.
• The Oilers have lost five of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Oilers have lost the third period in five of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Oilers’ last four games at Rogers Place following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday games at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games at Rogers Place against opponents on a winning streak.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in 14 of the Oilers’ last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Zach Hyman has scored the last goal in three of the Oilers’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Place.
• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mitch Marner has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Oilers.
• Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in each of his last nine appearances at Rogers Place.

Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup with a 2-0 record since hiring a new coach, but those wins came against the worst two teams in the Pacific. The Golden Knights are 16-14-7 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 21-13-4 at home. Edmonton has won five in a row and their defense has allowed two goals or fewer in four of those five. The Oilers are still without Draisaitl, but this is the best their defense has looked all year. This should be another great battle between these teams, but Edmonton is the slightly better side. Take the Oilers to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Oilers ML