Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, NHL Odds
The Golden Knights topped the Oilers 4-3 when the two teams met in Edmonton on Saturday night, extending their current win streak to four games, and maintaining a narrow two-point lead atop the Pacific Division standings. The Oilers rebounded from Saturday’s loss with a 5-4 victory in Arizona on Monday night, and have now won 10 of their past 13 contests.
The Golden Knights’ recent dominance has not buoyed them on the Tuesday NHL odds, where they are pegged as +100 home underdogs. The Oilers are perched as slim -120 favourites, while the total is listed at 7.0, with the UNDER sporting -120 odds.
Oilers vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Odds
Tuesday night’s matchup at T-Mobile Arena marks the fourth and final meeting of the season between these Pacific Division rivals. The Golden Knights snapped a three-game head-to-head losing streak with Saturday’s win in Edmonton, but have failed to record consecutive wins over the Oilers since March 2020. In addition, Vegas has topped the Oilers on home ice just once in five contests since April 2019. Each of the past three clashes between these teams have been settled by 4-3 scores. The OVER has gone 2-0-1 over that stretch, ending a 7-1 run for the UNDER when these teams meet.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers once again kept their fans on the edge of their seats with another close contest on Monday night. The club blew a two-goal lead in the third period before escaping with a 5-4 win on the strength of a late power play goal by Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. While the Oilers now enjoy a steady 6-0-1 run, each of their past four contests have been settled by one goal, with three getting settled in overtime following third-period comebacks by the club. While the Oilers are happy to take home wins any way they can get them, defence remains a concern, with the team allowing four goals in four of their past five games while getting outshot on three occasions over that stretch. Fortunately, a red-hot Edmonton attack has managed to score at least four goals in seven of eight outings. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has played a big role in the club’s continued strong offensive play. RNH potted a goal and an assist on Monday, and has now racked up three goals and 13 points during an eight-game points streak. However, the Oilers have struggled in the second half of games played on back-to-back nights, losing their past two while being outgunned by a 13-7 total margin.
Vegas Golden Knights
Once again, the Golden knights enjoyed a fast start in Saturday’s win in Edmonton, seizing a 2-1 first-period lead, and have now scored twice in the opening 20 minutes in each of their past three contests. Despite their current goaltending-by-committee arrangement, the club has also effectively contained opposing shooters, allowing more than three goals just once over their past 17 games. That stinginess has translated into steady results on home ice, where the Golden Knights have won nine of 11. Up front, Jack Eichel enjoyed another big night on Saturday night, scoring once and adding a pair of helpers. Eichel has now recorded three points in two of his past four outings, and has racked up 14 points in his past 11 appearances versus the Oilers. With the Knights receiving consistent performances at both ends of the ice, look for them to end their current home slide against a weary Oilers squad with a narrow win on Tuesday night.
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