Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 14th 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 19-7-3 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 3-2 in overtime. The Golden Knights trailed 2-1 late in the game, but they scored with about two minutes left and won in overtime. Vegas outshot Winnipeg by a total of 36-20, won 54% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Kolesar, and Olofsson, while Hill stopped 18 out of 20 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Knights won three in a row against the Stars, Ducks, and Oilers. Vegas has scored 3.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 27% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with nine goals, 30 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 13-4-2 with a 2.59 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage this year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 17-10-2 this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Edmonton led 2-1 after the first period and they scored the last five goals in the game for the win. The Oilers outshot Minnesota by a total of 35-30, won 56% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Brown, Draisaitl, Hyman, Kapanen, Nugent-Hopkins, Ryan, and Stecher, while Pickard stopped 29 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Oilers won three games in a row against the Lighting, Blues, and Blue Jackets. Edmonton has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 72.9% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 21 goals, 21 assists, and 82 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 10-7-2 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Why the Oilers will beat the Golden Knights 

• The Oilers have won seven of their last eight day games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four day games after coming off overtime.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five day games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The favorites have won the second period in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games at Rogers Place.

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Oilers

• The Golden Knights have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Oilers have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Golden Knights have won the third period in five of their last six day games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six games as home favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last eight day games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight home games.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has recorded two or more points in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games at Rogers Place.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last six day games at Rogers Place.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Golden Knights as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 11 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup on four-game winning streaks, but only one will leave with a five-game winning streak. The Oilers are 8-6-1 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 8-4-3 on the road. Both teams have also been great on defense recently, as Vegas has allowed five total goals in their last four games, while Edmonton has allowed four total goals in their last three. I am going to stick with the strong defensive play from both of these teams and I am taking the under here.