At the onset of the second round of Stanley Cup betting odds action, one series stands apart. To show that the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights rate as one of the best matchups. First-round action saw Edmonton rally from a 2-0 series deficit to win four straight games against the Los Angeles Kings. Edmonton trailed in game three before rallying to flip the series. By contrast, the Golden Knights are coming off a six-game flex agaisnt the Minnesota Wild. Vegas will not be an easy out for Edmonton. Consider that Vegas has a home ice advantage.
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:30 PM ET. |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Edmonton Oilers | +1½ -230 | 6 -122 | +118 |  |
| Vegas Golden Knights | -1½ +192 | 6 +106 | -133 | |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Schedule
- Game 1: Oilers at Golden Knights, Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Game 2: Oilers at Golden Knights, Thursday, May 8, 9:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, CBC, TVAS
- Game 3: Golden Knights at Oilers, Saturday, May 10, 9 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max
- Game 4: Golden Knights at Oilers, Monday, May 12, 9:30 p.m. ET; SN, CBC, TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max
- Game 5: Oilers at Golden Knights, Wednesday, May 14, TBD; ESPN, TVAS *
- Game 6: Golden Knights at Oilers, Friday, May 16, TBD; TVAS, TNT, truTV, Max *
- Game 7: Oilers at Golden Knights, Sunday, May 18, TBD; TNT, Max, TVAS *
* If necessary
Edmonton Oilers Overview
Edmonton Oilers had NHL rankings of 11th for goals scored and 11th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Oilers had NHL rankings of 15th for goals against and 17th for penalty killing.
To conclude the regular season, the Edmonton Oilers were 48-29-5 straight up and 35-45-1 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Also, Edmonton was 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings, 19 points behind the Winnipeg Jets.
Vegas Golden Knights Overview
Vegas had NHL rankings of 5th for goals scored and 2nd for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Golden Knights had NHL rankings of 4th for goals against and 27th for penalty killing.
To conclude the regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights were 50-22-10 straight up and 10 over/under the NHL Playoff betting odds total. Also, Vegas was second in the Western Conference playoff standings, six points behind the Winnipeg Jets.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Matchup
To summarize, Edmonton and Vegas have been an even series. The Golden Knights and Oilers have split their most recent ten games. Only one of the last six games in this series went over the total.
Specifically, at Edmonton, the Oilers got the money in nine of their last 16 games against the Golden Knights. Only one of the most recent five games between the Oilers and Golden Knights went under the total.
Meanwhile, in Vegas, the Golden Knights saw the cashier’s cage in four of their most recent six matchups with the Oilers. Four of the last five games between the Oilers and Golden Knights at Vegas went under the total.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Free Picks
In what looks like an even series, the Golden Knights offer a better price and home ice advantage. Vegas might be the best team in the Western Conference.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights.