The Vegas Golden Knights (27-16-3) travel to meet the Edmonton Oilers (23-16-3) Tuesday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Golden Knights vs. Oilers odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Golden Knights posted consecutive wins prior to the All-Star break, including a 3-2 shootout win at the Tampa Bay Lightning Jan. 29.
VGK hasn’t played a Western Conference opponent in eight games, losing at Chicago by a 2-1 count Jan. 8. VGK has dropped three in a row against Western Conference foes since its last win versus the West on New Year’s Eve against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Oilers have rediscovered their offense lately, going 5-0-1 across the past six games while averaging 4.17 goals per game during the span. Edmonton still has issues defensively, allowing at least 2 goals in 26 consecutive games since Nov. 18.
Golden Knights at Oilers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Golden Knights -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Oilers -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+200) | Oilers +1.5 (-290)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Golden Knights at Oilers projected goalies
Robin Lehner (19-12-1, 2.76 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Mike Smith (2-2-1, 3.76 GAA, .898 SV%)
Lehner posted wins against the Buffalo Sabres and Lightning prior to the break, allowing 4 goals on 61 shots in the two victories. He has won four of his past five starts, although he is 0-2-0 with a 3.62 GAA and .887 SV% in two starts against the Oilers this season.
Smith gets his first start since Jan. 5 as the Oilers placed starting goaltender Mikko Koskinen in the COVID-19 protocols. Smith allowed 13 goals on 106 shots across three starts from Dec. 29 to Jan. 5.
Golden Knights vs. Oilers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3
The OILERS (-108) are starting to show a little bit of consistency lately, picking up wins in five of their last six games. Edmonton has struggled at home and against winning clubs with just three wins in its last 10 at Rogers Place and three wins in its last 10 tries against winning teams.
However, Edmonton was playing well before the break and it has had the number of Vegas so far this season for some reason.
Against the spread
The Oilers +1.5 (-290) will cost you nearly three times your potential return for a little insurance in the event they stumble, and that’s not a good investment.
PASS.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board. As mentioned above, Edmonton has coughed up two or more goals in 26 consecutive games, so Vegas will certainly get theirs. Plus, VGK has hit the Over in 11 of the past 16 on the road. Look for some fire wagon hockey early on.
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