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Edmonton Oilers to Face Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of Second-Round Series, Looking to Secure Home Ice Advantage

In Game 1 of the second-round Western Conference series, the Edmonton Oilers will be looking to secure home ice advantage as they face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday night. The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 series win over Los Angeles, while the Golden Knights are coming off a 4-2 series win over Minnesota. With both teams splitting their last 10 meetings and their season series 2-2, it will be an exciting matchup to watch. Vegas is the favorite in this game, opening at -128 and currently standing at -135. Stay tuned to see who comes out on top in this Oilers vs. Golden Knights prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers +117 | Golden Knights -135
• Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 57%.

Edmonton vs Vegas Stats

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers staged an impressive comeback in the first round of the playoffs, winning four straight games to defeat the Kings and advance to the next round. They will now face a tough opponent with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Edmonton's offensive performance has been strong, averaging 4.5 goals per game in the playoffs compared to 3.16 during the regular season. Connor McDavid leads the team with 11 points, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 10 points and Evan Bouchard with seven points. Defensively, the Oilers have struggled in the playoffs, giving up four goals per game compared to their regular season average of 2.87. Goalie Calvin Pickard has performed well, with a 4-0-0 record and a 2.93 GAA. Overall, Edmonton is ranked 11th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a strong season record of 52-31-5.

Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights have shown resilience in the playoffs, rallying from a deficit in the first round to win three straight games. They will look to continue their winning streak in their upcoming game on Tuesday. With an average of 3 goals per game in the playoffs, Jack Eichel leads the team with 5 points, followed by Tomas Hertl with 5 points and Mark Stone with 4 points. Despite giving up more goals in the playoffs than the regular season, goaltender Adin Hill has maintained a 4-2-0 record with a 2.83 GAA and .880 save percentage. The Golden Knights have a power ranking of 5 and rank 6th in offense and 4th in defense, with an overall record of 54-24-10. In their last 3 matchups against Vegas, Edmonton has gone 1-2-0.

Golden Knights poised for victory against struggling Oilers

The Golden Knights have shown strong performance in four of their last five home games, while the Oilers have encountered difficulties in two out of their last three road games. Vegas holds a significant advantage in this matchup due to their impressive offensive capabilities, with a total of 10 goals scored in their recent three games. Additionally, their success on special teams is notable as they have converted over 28 percent of their power play opportunities. Conversely, the Oilers are ranked 16th in the league in penalty kills and have struggled defensively, allowing 13 goals in their recent three road games. This suggests that Edmonton may struggle to contain the Golden Knights' offense. On the other hand, the Oilers have faced challenges in their offensive game, scoring only five goals in their last two road games. Despite their efficiency on special teams, converting over 23 percent of their power play opportunities, they may find it challenging to break through Vegas' solid defensive performance, as the Golden Knights have conceded only seven goals in their recent three games. In light of these factors, it is recommended to consider betting on Vegas on the money line.

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