Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/8/2023 – The Vegas Golden Knights will be facing the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Monday night for some NHL action. The Vegas Golden Knights are 51-22-9 on the season and are dominating the Pacific Division. The Edmonton Oilers are placed second in the Pacific Division with an overall 50-23-9 on the scoreboard. The Knights are hoping to make up for their defeat in the previous game. The Edmonton Oilers are predicted to win the game on Monday according to the latest NHL betting odds.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/8/2023
When: Monday, May 8, 8:30 PM ET
Where: Rogers Place Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Stream: NHL.TV
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/8/2023 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Knights | +1.54 (-189) | 6.5 o (-135) | +153 |  |
| Oilers | -1.5 (+145) | 6.5 u (+123) | -170 | |
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last night took an L but tomorrow we bounce backhttps://t.co/Od9XtXSK6o
— z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 8, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights had their long winning streak broken by a defeat against the Edmonton Oilers in the last game with 5-1. The Knights are scoring an average of 3.26 goals in each game and have been successful in 20.3 percent of their opportunities during powerplay. The Vegas offense in this hockey season is being led by Jack Eichel who has scored a total of 27 goals along with 39 helpers. On defense, the Knights are allowing opponents to score an average of 2.74 goals in every game played.
Players to watch: Mark Stone RW (G 4, A 7, PTS 11, Chandler Stephenson C (G 5, A 4, PTS 9, Jack Eichel C (G 4, A 3, PTS 7.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have won four games out of their last five played and took on the Los Angeles Kings before this series. The Oilers are managing to score an average of 3.96 goals in each game and have been successful in 32.4 percent of their opportunities during powerplay. The Edmonton offense is being led by Connor McDavid who has scored 64 goals so far, along with 89 helpers this season. Defense-wise, the Oilers are allowing opponents to score an average of 3.12 goals in every game played.
Players to watch: Leon Draisaitl C (G 13, A 4, PTS 17, Connor McDavid C (G 5, A 10, PTS 15, Evan Bouchard D (G 3, A 11, PTS 14
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Predictions
Trends
Golden Knights
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games.
Vegas are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
Golden Knights 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.
Oilers
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.
Golden Knights vs Oilers Betting Picks
The Vegas Golden Knights are banking on their solid defense to win this game. But, the Oilers will be taking charge of the game right from the puck drop. The best NHL betting lines are favoring the Edmonton Oilers to win in this game.
Score Prediction: Oilers 4, Knights 3.
