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The Vegas Golden Knights (15-7-3) host the Edmonton Oilers (13-9-2) on Tuesday. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 10:08 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Vegas leads 1-0; these Pacific Division rivals met Nov. 6 with the Golden Knights prevailing 4-2 on the road
The Oilers are riding a 3-game win streak into this rematch. They last triumphed 4-1 on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche in another Western Conference road assignment, scoring all their goals unanswered. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins starred with a goal and an assist, and G Stuart Skinner turned aside 27 of 28 shots faced.
Vegas has gone bust in 2 of its past 3 games, including a 6-0 loss at the hands of the Utah Hockey Club. Luckily, C Jack Eichel remains near the top of the NHL leaderboard with 36 points, tied for third.
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Oilers at Golden Knights odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 3:33 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Oilers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Golden Knights +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+185) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-225)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Oilers at Golden Knights projected goalies
Stuart Skinner (8-6-2, 3.09 GAA, .887 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (10-4-2, 2.84 .894 GAA, SV%)
These goalie assignments are unconfirmed at publishing time.
In winning 3 of his past 4 games, Skinner has averaged a .915 save percentage, including a trio of contests of .931 or better. His 5-goal disaster Nov. 21 against the Minnesota Wild ruins this run.
Hill carries a .924 SV% across his past 6 games (4-1-1).
Among goalies with at least 16 games (both these netminders have logged that many so far), VGK’s ‘tender ranks ninth of 20 with 0.123 Goals Saved Above Expected, per Moneypuck. Skinner ranks 19th of 20 (-0.528).
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Oilers at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 5, Golden Knights 3
Moneyline
Expect the first-place hosts to stumble again versus their high-scoring opponents. Edmonton ranks sixth in xGoals% (53.22). Vegas tails at 26th (46.88).
Skinner will get a bit more luck bouncing his way as his skaters will keep pressure at the other end.
While the Oilers’ ML isn’t as profitable as bettors should like it, it’s an OK wager, especially if part of a same-game parlay.
BET OILERS (-130).
Puck line/Against the spread
The aggressive yet justified target for this one positions us for the road puck line.
This recommendation does buck the ATS trends: Edmonton is just 8-16 ATS this year, and Vegas has held court at 13-12.
However, this market doesn’t account for Edmonton’s recent surge. Don’t expect a sluggish Golden Knights forecheck to stop Leon Draisaitl (32 points, T-12) and Connor McDavid (31 points, 14th).
BET OILERS -1.5 (+185).
Over/Under
Given the general shakiness of the netminders, expect goals to fly in this Western showdown.
The Golden Knights sit 16-8-1 on the total, which should help account for Edmonton’s middling 10-13-1 line.
BetMGM lists the OVER 6.5 (-110). It’s a fine bet if you only have an account with them, but if you’re shopping (you should), BET FanDuel Sportsbook’s alternate total of OVER 7.5 (+210).
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