At the onset of their series, the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights were rated as the best. And after the first two games, the Oilers and VGK are looking at a long series with the Stanley Cup betting odds. Vegas won impressively in the first game of the series. However, the Oilers jumped all over the VGK in game two for a dominant payout. Now, Edmonton and Vegas shift to the Northlands of Alberta for games three and four. Gamblers remain split in an even matchup. Vegas has home ice advantage. But Edmonton has Connor McDavid.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 08, 2023, 8:30 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Golden Knights | +1½ ( -160 ) | 6½ ( -140 ) | +158 |  |
| Oilers | -1½ ( +140 ) | 6½ ( +120 ) | -180 | |
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Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Odds Overview
Last game, the Oilers showed their devastating offensive capability. While Connor McDavid gets all the headlines, Leon Draisaitl is lighting the lamp rapidly. Also, the Oilers show a defensive depth that few gamblers were sold on before. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have proven to be key online betting assets. Although an excellent team, Vegas lacks the Edmonton firepower and finishing capability.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series Schedule
- Game 1 (at VGK): Golden Knights 6, Oilers 4
- Game 2 (at VGK): Oilers 5, Golden Knights 1
- Game 3 (at EDM): May 8, 8:30 ET (ESPN)
- Game 4 (at EDM): May 10, 10 ET (ESPN)
- Game 5 (at VGK): May 12, Time TBD
- Game 6 (at EDM): May 14, Time TBD
- Game 7 (at VGK): May 16, Time TBD
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers had a regular season record of 50-23-9 straight up and 46-27-9 over/under the total. 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 five 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 Leon Draisaitl, with 13 goals, four assists, 17 points, and a +6. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .895 save percentage and 3.33 goals-against average. His record is 4-3, with no shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
The Vegas Golden Knights had a regular season record of 51-22-9 straight up and 35-41-6 over/under the total. Late on, Vegas has covered five out of their last six games. At the same time, the Golden Knights have gone over the total in five of its previous seven 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 four goals, seven assists, 11 points, and a +5. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit has a .896 save percentage and 3.13 goals-against average. His record is 5-2 with no shutouts.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Edmonton has superior scoring ability with the NHL Playoff betting odds. By contrast, the Vegas Golden Knights must rely on tighter checking. Vegas has not shown it can slow down Edmonton over a long series.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers.