At the onset of the week was an interesting dynamic with the Stanley Cup betting odds. First seed in the Western Conference belongs to the Vegas Golden Knights. Additionally, Vegas has a home-ice advantage for the Western Conference Playoffs. Yet the Golden Knights opened as underdogs to the Edmonton Oilers in their second-round Western Conference playoff series. In the first round, Vegas was impressive in a 5-game win over the Winnipeg Jets. In comparison, Edmonton wore down the Los Angeles Kings in six games. Vegas and Edmonton could be the best second-round series.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, May 03, 2023, 9:30 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oilers | -1½ (+215) | 6½ (-115) | -115 |  |
| Golden Knights | +1½ (-255) | 6½ (-105) | -105 | |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, there is a classic sports betting split between sharps and squares. Wise Guys are chomping at the bit for the #1-seed Golden Knights with home-ice advantage. At the same time, casuals are fascinated with the Oilers and superstar Connor McDavid.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Schedule
- Game 1 (at VGK): May 3, 9:30 ET (ESPN)
- Game 2 (at VGK): May 5, TBD
- Game 3 (at EDM): TBD
- Game 4 (at EDM): TBD
- Game 5 (at VGK): TBD
- Game 6 (at EDM): TBD
- Game 7 (at VGK): TBD
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers were 50-23-9 straight up and 46-27-9 over/under the total. Also, Edmonton was 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton was two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Edmonton has covered four out of their last five games. In contrast, the Oilers have gone over the total in four of its previous six matchups.
Edmonton has NHL rankings of 1st for goals scored and 1st for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 17th for goals against and 20th for penalty killing.
First among Edmonton players is Connor McDavid, with three goals, seven assists, ten points, and a -1. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .890 save percentage and 3.43 goals-against average. His record is 3-2, with no shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights finished 51-22-9 straight up and 35-41-6 over/under the total. Also, Vegas was 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton was two points behind the Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Vegas has covered four out of their last five games. At the same time, the Golden Knights have gone over the total in one of its previous five matchups.
Vegas has NHL rankings of 14th for goals scored and 18th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Golden Knights have NHL rankings of 11th for goals against and 19th for penalty killing.
First among Vegas scorers is Mark Stone with three goals, five assists, eight points, and a +5. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit has a .915 save percentage and 2.42 goals-against average. His record is 4-1 with no shutouts.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Golden Knights are the top seed with home-ice advantage. Edmonton is drawing too much casual money. And that has driven down the Oilers’ value with the NHL Playoff betting odds.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Best Bet: Vegas Golden Knights.