Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/8/23 – In Game 3 of Second Round action, the Vegas Golden Knights face the Edmonton Oilers tied at one win each. The Golden Knights won Game 1 with a score of 6-4 and struggled in Game 2. Now, they hope to gain momentum going into this contest. The Oilers may have dropped Game 1, but quickly answered back with an impressive 5-1 victory to even up their series. NHL betting sites expect the Oilers to win and take the lead in this series.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers
Date & Time: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/8/23 Betting Odds
Knights
Moneyline: +154
Puckline: +1.5 (-165)
Total: 6.5 over (-133)
Oilers
Moneyline: -171
Puckline: -1.5 (+145)
Total: 6.5 under (+121)
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis
The Golden Knights have relied heavily on their offense, scoring six goals in Game 1. However, that form failed in their recent defeat with only one goal being scored during that game. Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone have combined for five goals and three assists so far to lead their respective top two lines, but the rest of the offense has struggled mightily. Alex Pietrangelo will likely play an instrumental role as he has scored 11 goals and 43 assists this season, yet only has one assist in the Second Round. The offense hopes to make strides forward while the defense has struggled throughout this series, allowing nine goals. Alec Martinez, Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore have led the top two pairings but their unit as a whole has struggled allowing Edmonton Oilers players to score with ease. Laurent Brossoit has had difficulty, allowing nine goals on 59 shots and being taken out during Game 2 in the third period.
The Oilers have relied on their offense in this series, scoring nine goals including five in Game 2. Leon Draisaitl leads all players in scoring with six goals while Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman each contributed two goals and eight assists to their respective top two lines. But all offense has performed outstandingly as well. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kailer Yamamoto have combined for three assists while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have provided vital scoring support with one goal and five assists between them, to propel the offense over the top. Defense has been weak throughout this series, allowing seven goals against. Ekholm, Bouchard, and Darnell Nurse have led the top two pairings well but the rest of the unit has struggled badly, giving the Golden Knights ample chances for open shots. Stuart Skinner has also struggled this season, conceding six goals on 64 shots.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games. Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. Vegas are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Edmonton. Vegas are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 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 OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games. Edmonton are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games against Vegas. Edmonton are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 6 games when playing at home against Vegas. Edmonton are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick
The Golden Knights look to recover after suffering an embarrassing defeat, while the Oilers, having controlled Game 2, hope to capitalize on home ice and take control of this match-up. The Oilers hope to build on a game in which they only allowed one goal and limit the Golden Knights’ offense with Darnell Nurse, Evan Bouchard, and their defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on net, giving goaltender Stuart Skinner plenty of chances to make big saves. According to NHL betting lines, it appears as if the Oilers will prevail in Game 3 by producing an impressive performance at home ice.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -171
