Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/3/23 – Edmonton Oilers face Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Second Round. The Oilers advanced to the Second Round by defeating the Los Angeles Kings in a six-game series while the Golden Knights easily dispatched the Winnipeg Jets in five games. NHL betting analysts expect it to be an outstanding battle.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 9:30 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena Paradise, NV
TV: ESPN
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/3/23 Betting Odds
Oilers
Moneyline: -113
Puckline: -1.5 (+215)
Total: 6.5 over (-111)
Knights
Moneyline: +102
Puckline: +1.5 (-255)
Total: 6.5 under (+101)
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers breezed to victory in three consecutive games to capture the First Round with their offensive game plan proving crucial, scoring 25 goals over that span and 16 in their last three contests alone. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scored 10 goals and 11 assists to lead their respective top lines, but all members of the offense contributed significantly. Zach Hyman, Evander Kane and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have combined for five goals and seven assists, while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have contributed two goals and 12 assists from the point to push this offense over the top. Defense has not fared so well this round, allowing 20 goals during the First Round alone. Bouchard, Ekholm and Darnell Nurse have led the top two pairings with great success; however, the rest of the unit has struggled and allowed opponents to find easy shots on net with relative ease. Stuart Skinner struggled in the First Round with an 0.890 save percentage and 3.43 goals-against average on 173 shots with an additional deficit of -2.9 goals saved above average.
The Vegas Golden Knights advanced effortlessly to the Second Round thanks to an explosive offense which netted 19 goals over five games series. Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone have led their lines with seven goals and nine assists, but all three offensive units have made an impressive effort on offense. William Karlsson, Jack Eichel and Brett Howden have combined for nine goals and five assists while Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore have contributed eight assists from the point to ignite the offense. Defense has also made significant strides this season, allowing only 14 goals against. Pietrangelo and Theodore have led the top pairing, while Brayden McNabb, Alec Martinez, and Zach Whitecloud have played important roles creating turnovers in the defensive zone and restricting shots on goal. Laurent Brossoit made an impressive first round performance, posting a 0.915 save percentage and 2.42 goals-against average on 153 shots while saving an impressive 1.3 goals above his average.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games. Edmonton are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games. Edmonton are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Vegas. Edmonton are 9-1 SU in their last 10 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 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games. Vegas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. Vegas are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Free Pick
The Oilers had a 3-1 record against the Golden Knights this season and hoped to take control of Game 1 on both ends of the ice. The Oilers should limit the Golden Knights’ offense with Evan Bouchard, Mattias Ekholm and their defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on net, giving goaltender Stuart Skinner plenty of opportunities for big saves. The Oilers should secure victory in Game 1 on the road by producing an impressive performance according to NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -113
