Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/12/23 – Edmonton Oilers will battle Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their Second Round series in an intense and closely-fought contest. The Oilers won Game 2 and 4, evening the series at two wins each. The Golden Knights won Games 1 and 3, but have lost each subsequent contest, giving the Oilers hope in this series. However, as per the NHL betting stats today, the Golden Knights appear to be taking the lead.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date & Time: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena Paradise, NV
TV: TNT
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/12/23 Betting Odds
Oilers
Moneyline: -131
Puckline: -1.5 (+178)
Total: 6.5 over (-133)
Knights
Moneyline: +119
Puckline: +1.5 (-208)
Total: 6.5 under (+121)
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers have tied this series behind an explosive offense, scoring 14 goals in four games with four coming in Game 4. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have led the top two lines with eight goals and six assists, but everyone on offense has been exceptional this year. Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kailer Yamamoto have combined for one goal and 10 assists so far this season while Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm from defense have added three goals and five assists from the point to help open up the offense.
The offense is great but defense has been dismal for the Oilers this series, allowing 13 goals. Bouchard and Ekholm have led their top two pairings admirably, but their teammates have struggled allowing the Golden Knights to find open shots on net with ease. Stuart Skinner has also struggled in this series, giving up 11 goals on 113 shots.
The Vegas Golden Knights have led this series with their offensive prowess, scoring 13 goals over four games – but hope to regain their score after only scoring once in Game 4. Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev each have scored five goals and three assists, but the rest of the offense has also shown considerable promise. Mark Stone, Nicolas Roy and Chandler Stephenson have combined for four goals and four assists while Zach Whitecloud has chipped in with one goal and two assists to round out their offense.
Defense has struggled mightily this series, allowing 14 goals but the offense is great. Shea Theodore, Alec Martinez and Brayden McNabb have led their defensive unit’s top two pairings admirably, but other parts have faltered considerably, allowing the Oilers to open shots freely. Adin Hill has been an outstanding goaltender, saving 57 of 61 shots that he faced while filling in for Laurent Brossoit while injured.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread
Edmonton are 15-4 SU in their last 19 games. Edmonton are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Vegas. Edmonton are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games on the road. Edmonton are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Vegas. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton’s last 9 games played on a Friday. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 7 games played on a Friday when on the road.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games. Vegas are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
Vegas are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games at home. Vegas are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Free Pick
The Oilers made an impressionable statement in Game 4 and are hoping to capitalize on this momentum and take control of the series with another win in Game 5. The only issue is that the Golden Knights hope to bounce back quickly and take control of this game on home ice as underdogs. According to the NHL betting trends, the Oilers will drop this road game.
Free Pick: Vegas Golden Knights +119
