Rogers Place is playing host to an enticing showdown as the Vegas Golden Knights visit Edmonton to face the Oilers. The opening face-off is at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, and you’ll be able to witness this Pacific Division matchup live on CBC Sports.
Vegas Golden Knights at Edmonton Oilers Odds
Vegas (-115) is currently the favorite over Edmonton (-105), and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at an even 6 goals. The odds for betting that total stand at -120 under, +100 over.
Vegas is 14-13 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.2 units for moneyline bettors thus far. 15 of its games have gone under the total, while 12 have gone over and none have pushed. The Knights are 7-9 SU as the away team in 2018-19.
Vegas has converted on 19.1 percent of its power play chances this year, a mark that’s right around league average. Its penalty kill is ranked fourth overall, and it’s successfully killed off 83.5 percent of all penalties.
Vegas, as a collective unit, has been whistled for penalties just 3.4 times per game during the 2018-19 season, and 4.1 per game over its past ten. The team has been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 8.0 minutes per game over their last five outings.
With a .911 save percentage and 24.1 saves per game, Marc-Andre Fleury (14-9-1) has been the top option in goal for Vegas this year. If head coach Gerard Gallant chooses to rest him, however, Vegas may go with Malcolm Subban (0-5 record, .859 save percentage, 4.02 goals against average).
Jonathan Marchessault and William Karlsson will both lead the offensive attack for the visiting Golden Knights. Marchessault has 21 points on 10 goals and 11 assists, and has recorded multiple points five times. Karlsson has eight goals and 12 assists to his credit (and has notched a point in 13 games).
On the other side of the rink, Edmonton is 12-13 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.3 units for moneyline bettors this year. Through 25 regular season matches, 12 of its games have gone under the total, while 11 have gone over and just two have pushed. The team’s 6-5 SU at home this season.
Edmonton has converted on 22.8 percent of its power play chances this year, a figure that places it in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 28th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 75.3 percent of all opponent power plays.
Edmonton skaters have been sent to the penalty box 4.0 times per game this season, and 3.0 per game over their last five home outings. The team has been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 6.0 minutes per game over their last five outings.
Cam Talbot (25.1 saves per game) has been the top netminder in the crease for Edmonton. Talbot has five wins, 10 losses, and one OT loss to his name and has maintained a subpar .889 save percentage and 3.29 goals against average this year.
Connor McDavid (13 goals, 21 assists) will pace the attack for the Oilers.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Predictions
NHL Tip: SU Winner – Golden Knights, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- The under has hit in three of Edmonton’s last five outings.
- Edmonton’s attempted 31.2 shots per game overall this season (ranked 18th in the NHL), and 33.4 in their last five home outings.
- The Golden Knights are 9-5 in games where they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 11-9 when they serve fewer than 10 total penalty minutes.
- Edmonton skaters have forced 10.4 takeaways per game over its last five home games, an improvement over its season average of 8.5 takeaways per game (ranked 9th overall).
- Vegas has averaged 3.0 goals per game overall this season, but has raised it up to 4.6 per contest over their five-game winning streak.
- Vegas has created 7.8 takeaways per game over its last five road games, a drop-off from its season average of 10.8 takeaways per game (ranked third overall).
