Edmonton Oilers (6-6-1) vs Vegas Golden Knights (8-3-1)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -115 / Vegas Golden Knights -105 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 6th 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 8-3-1 this season after they defeated Utah in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they took a 3-2 lead before Utah forced overtime. Vegas ended up getting a goal 2:15 into overtime for the win. The Golden Knights outshot Utah by a total of 35-19, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Howden, Karlsson, and Hanifin, while Hill stopped 16 out of 19 shots in the win.
Prior to that win, the Golden Knights lost to LA by a score of 6-3 but did beat Calgary, San Jose, Ottawa, and LA before that. Vegas has scored 4.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 32.3% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Stone has led Vegas with five goals, 15 assists, and 24 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 5-2-0 with a 3.16 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 6-6-1 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Edmonton allowed a goal in each period and couldn’t find any goals in the game for the shutout loss. The Oilers outshot New Jersey by a total of 31-16, won 48.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Nurse, Ekholm, Bouchard, Skinner, Podkolzin, Nugent-Hopkins, Henrique, and Brown, who all had three shots on goal, while Pickard stopped 13 out of 16 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated Calgary by a score of 4-2 and Nashville by a score of 5-1. Edmonton has scored 2.38 goals per game and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 14.7% on the power play and 60% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with nine goals, seven assists, and 32 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 3-4-1 with a 3.31 goals against average and an .881 save percentage.
Why the Oilers will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has won five of the last six games between the Golden Knights and Oilers.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Oilers’ last four games at Rogers Place.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- Seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six Wednesday games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with the Oilers as favorites against the Golden Knights.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 14 of his last 15 appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Place.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in 19 of his last 20 appearances with the Oilers as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five night games.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from their shutout loss to the Devils in their last game, but they have struggled to play consistently so far this year. Vegas has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL to start this season, but they are 0-3-1 on the road. Vegas has been the way better team to start this season and their offense is scoring 4.50 goals per game, but I can’t trust them away from home. Take Edmonton to get the win.