The Edmonton Oilers (42-23-9) and Vegas Golden Knights (46-21-6) meet Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+).
The Oilers won as -288 favorites 5-4 at the Arizona Coyotes Monday. C Connor McDavid reached 140 points on the season with an assist in the 1st period, and Edmonton extended its points streak to 7 games.
The Golden Knights won as +171 underdogs with a 4-3 overtime win at the Oilers Saturday. C Nicolas Roy scored the game-winner as Vegas extended its lead over Edmonton atop the Pacific Division standings.
The Golden Knights can clinch a postseason berth with a win in regulation Tuesday.
The Oilers lead the season series 2-1 with the Over going 2-0-1. Edmonton has won 5 of the last 7 meetings vs. Vegas, including 3 straight wins at T-Mobile Arena.
Oilers at Golden Knights odds
- Moneyline (ML): Oilers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Golden Knights +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+180) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-230)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -160 | U: +122)
Oilers at Golden Knights projected goalies
Stuart Skinner (23-14-5, 2.93 GAA, .909 SV%) vs Jonathan Quick (16-14-4, 3.40 GAA, .882 SV%, 2 SO)
Skinner’s 2 career starts vs. the Golden Knights were both this season. He went 1-0-1 and allowed 7 goals on 68 shots, good for a 3.39 GAA and .897 SV%.
Quick faced the Oilers 3 times last season, going 1-1-1 and allowing 7 goals on 85 shots, good for a 2.29 GAA and .918 SV%. He’s 24-10-6 in 40 career starts vs. Edmonton with a 2.07 GAA and .923 SV% (985 saves against 1067 shots).
Oilers at Golden Knights picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3
Moneyline
BET OILERS (-120).
The Oilers should come out extra focused to keep their points streak alive and to not give Vegas the satisfaction of clinching a postseason berth against them. Edmonton may have lost the last head-to-head meeting at home but has played better in recent games vs. the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
The Oilers have been playing up to the level of their competition lately, going 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. teams with a winning record, and should be able to get revenge against the Golden Knights for their most recent meeting Saturday.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
Edmonton’s last 3 wins have all been by just 1 goal. Vegas +1.5 (-230) should hit, but there is no need to pay the high price on the puck line when Oilers moneyline should be the safer play. Bet Oilers moneyline and/or the total instead.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 6.5(-160).
The Over is 5-1 in Edmonton’s last 6 games on the 2nd night of a back-to-back and 21-6 in its last 27 on the road.
The Over has hit in Vegas’ last 4 home games and should cash again Tuesday, but I’m going to wait and see if a lower price becomes available before puck drop.