Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/10/23 – Game 4 of the Second Round features the Vegas Golden Knights facing off against the Edmonton Oilers with the series having seen much back-and-forth play so far. The Golden Knights won Game 1, and after taking command in Game 3 with an emphatic victory they moved ahead 2-1 in the series. The Oilers faltered in Game 3, falling 5-1 and suddenly finding themselves behind in the series at home. The Golden Knights hope to take an early advantage in this series while the Oilers attempt to draw even. NHL betting odds are in favor of the Oilers to claim the victory.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/10/23 Betting Odds
GoldenKnights
Moneyline: +164
Puckline: +1.5 (-152)
Total: 7 over (+113)
Oilers
Moneyline: -182
Puckline: -1.5 (+132)
Total: 7 under (-125)
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken control of this series with their offensively prolific offense delivering 12 goals so far – with five being scored during their most recent win. Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbashev and Mark Stone have combined for six goals and five assists, leading the top two lines while providing contributions across the entire offense. Jonathan Marchessault, Chandler Stephenson and Nicolas Roy have combined for four goals and two assists while defenseman Zach Whitecloud has chipped in with one goal and two assists to open up the offense. Vegas’ defense has struggled, allowing 10 goals. Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore and Brayden McNabb have led their top two pairings admirably but the rest of the unit has struggled badly allowing the Oilers to create scoring chances easily. Brossoit suffered an injury in Game 3 and hopes that backup goaltender Adin Hill can fill his shoes as he saved 28 shots during that game.
The Edmonton Oilers struggled to score in Game 3, yet hope their offense, which has scored 10 goals in this series, can step up in Game 4. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have combined for eight goals and three assists, but other members of the offense have contributed as well. Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Warren Foegele have combined for one goal and seven assists so far this season while Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have added a goal and five assists from the point to open up the offense. Defense has been subpar, conceding 12 goals during this series. Bouchard, Ekholm and Darnell Nurse have led the top two pairs admirably but the rest of the unit has struggled mightily, allowing the Golden Knights to find open shots on net with ease. Stuart Skinner has also been terrible, allowing 10 goals on 87 shots and being removed midway through Game 3 by Jack Campbell.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread
Vegas are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. Vegas are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games when playing on the road against Edmonton. Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games. Edmonton are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games. Edmonton are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 7 games when playing at home against Vegas. Edmonton are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 9 games played in May.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick
The Oilers should limit the Golden Knights’ offense with Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard creating turnovers in the defensive zone and restricting shooting lanes, thus giving goaltender Stuart Skinner plenty of chances to make big saves. According to NHL betting lines, the Oilers will arguably win Game 4 with a dominant performance at home, covering the puck line.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+132)
