- The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Oilers
- Oilers vs. Golden Knights Total (Over/Under): 7 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN | RSNW
The Edmonton Oilers (30-25) visit T-Mobile Arena to take on the Vegas Golden Knights (29-20) on Mar. 8 in Paradise, NV. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.
The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Oilers vs. Golden Knights Over/Under is 7 total goals.
Oilers vs. Golden Knights Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Oilers | +1.5 -250 | 7 -135 | -110 |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 +200 | 7 +110 | -110 |
Oilers vs Golden Knights Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 52.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Oilers vs Golden Knights Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Golden Knights will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+11.40 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+10.05 Units / 70% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+9.10 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.90 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 away games (+7.55 Units / 43% ROI)
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+10.95 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.85 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.35 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.55 Units / 27% ROI)
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 23-40 against the spread this NHL season (-11.65 Units / -15.66% ROI).
- Oilers are 30-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.6 Units /-18.59% ROI
- Oilers are 37-23 when betting the Over for +11.85 Units / 16.73% ROI
- Oilers are 23-37 when betting the Under for -17.15 Units /-24.82% ROI
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 24-39 against the spread this NHL season (-10.2 Units /-13.04% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 29-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.55 Units / -19.78% ROI
- Golden Knights are 33-27 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 4.85% ROI
- Golden Knights are 27-33 when betting the Under for -8.8 Units / -12.7% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Golden Knights vs Oilers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | +125 |
| Leon Draisaitl (Edm) | +130 |
| Jack Eichel (Veg) | +155 |
| Zach Hyman (Edm) | +160 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) | +170 |
| Tomas Hertl (VEG) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Golden Knights vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Golden Knights vs Oilers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 +110 | 2.5 -155 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 2.5 -140 | 2.5 +100 |
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 2-5 (.286) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 77-64 (.546) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 28-33 (.459) this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights were 20-9 (.690) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 3.75 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
The Oilers have averaged 1.22 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
The Oilers have scored 56 power play goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers averaged 1.27 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have 186 inner slot shots in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 963 slot shots in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights have scored on 20% of rush chances in the third period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Golden Knights allowed 0.8 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
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