Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights NHL Betting Tips and Predictions

by | Apr 15, 2022

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Oilers vs. Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers got a hat trick from Leon Draisaitl last time out, and now will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, April 16. Oilers (-120) versus Golden Knights (+100) appears rather even, according to the moneyline odds. Find more below on the Oilers vs. Golden Knights betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Betting Line

Oilers vs Golden Knights Betting Information
Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Oilers -120 Golden Knights +100

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 16, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
  • Location: Edmonton, Alberta
  • Arena: Rogers Place

Computer Predictions for Oilers vs. Golden Knights

Computer picks for Oilers vs Golden Knights
ATS Over/Under Score Prediction
Golden Knights (+1.5) Under (6.5) Oilers 4 Golden Knights 3

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends

  • Edmonton has gotten the victory in 35 of the 51 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In 46 games with moneyline oddds shorter than -120, the Oilers have 32 wins.
  • There is a 54.5% chance that Edmonton wins this game, per the moneyline.

    • Edmonton Oilers Leaders

  • A major offensive player this season for Edmonton, Connor McDavid has scored 110 points in 74 games (42 goals and 68 assists).
  • Through 74 games, Draisaitl has 54 goals and 51 assists.
  • Zach Hyman has 50 total points for Edmonton, with 24 goals and 26 assists.
  • Mikko Koskinen has a record of 25-11-4. He has allowed 126 goals (3.09 goals against average) and recorded 1156 saves.

    • Edmonton Oilers Season Stats

  • The Oilers offense’s 256 total goals (3.4 per game) are ranked seventh in the NHL this year.
  • The Oilers are ranked 21st in total goals against, allowing 3.1 goals per game (234 total) in league play.
  • They’re ranked 13th in the league with a +22 goal differential .
  • The Oilers’ 56 power-play goals they’ve scored this season (on 219 power-play chances) are the fifth-most in the NHL.
  • The Oilers’ offense is fourth the league with a 25.6% power-play conversion rate.
  • The Oilers have scored a total of 10 shorthanded goals this season.
  • The Oilers have the league’s 20th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 78.3%.
  • The Oilers’ players have posted the eighth-best faceoff win percentage in the NHL at 51.5%.
  • The Oilers have a 10.1% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 11th in the NHL.
  • The Oilers average 22.5 hits and 12.1 blocked shots per game.

    • Golden Knights vs. Oilers Betting Trends

  • The Golden Knights have secured an upset victory in 10, or 41.7%, of the 24 games they have played while the underdog this season.
  • Las Vegas has a record of 7-13 in games when sportsbooks list them +100 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 50.0% chance of victory for the Golden Knights.

    • Vegas Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jonathan Marchessault is an important part of the offense for Las Vegas, with 63 points this season. He has recorded 29 goals and 34 assists in 69 games.
  • Chandler Stephenson is a top scorer for Las Vegas, with 57 total points this season. He has netted 17 goals and provided 40 assists in 72 contests.
  • Las Vegas’ Shea Theodore has 45 points, courtesy of 13 goals (seventh on team) and 32 assists (third).
  • Las Vegas’ Robin Lehner is 23-16-2 this season, amassing 1131 saves and permitting 116 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .908 save percentage (27th in the league).

    • Vegas Golden Knights Season Stats

  • The Golden Knights’ 240 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 12th in the league.
  • The Golden Knights have conceded 221 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 15th.
  • They have a +19 goal differential, which ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Golden Knights have recorded 35 power-play goals this season (26th in the NHL) on 198 power-play chances.
  • The Golden Knights have a 17.7% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 24 percentage.
  • The Golden Knights have scored 10 shorthanded goals this season (fourth in the league).
  • The 77.3% of opponent power plays the Golden Knights kill is the 21st-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Golden Knights have the NHL’s 18th-ranked faceoff win rate (49.3%).
  • The Golden Knights are shooting 9.4% (20th in the league).
  • The Golden Knights have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

    • Oilers and Golden Knights Injury Report

    Oilers: Oscar Klefbom: Out (Shoulder)

    Golden Knights: Nicolas Hague: Out (Lower Body), Laurent Brossoit: Out (Undisclosed), Nolan Patrick: Out (Undisclosed), Brett Howden: Out (Undisclosed), Reilly Smith: Out (Undisclosed), William Carrier: Out (Lower Body)

    Betting Tips for Oilers vs. Golden Knights

    The Oilers on the moneyline (-120) is our best bet after digging through all of the key trends and stats for this matchup. Our computer predicts the total score will finish under the total of 6.5 goals, with the Golden Knights (+1.5) covering the spread.

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