Game 3 Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction, Odds & Props (May 8)
- The Oilers are -170 home favorites in Game 3 in their second-round playoff series against the Golden Knights Monday (May 8th) at 8:30pm ET
- After Vegas drew first blood in Game 1, the Oilers bounced back to win 5-1 in Game 2 Saturday
- Keep reading for the complete Golden Knights vs Oilers odds, plus best bets and props
The first two games of the second round matchup between the Golden Knights and Oilers went pretty well chalk, with each team splitting them in Vegas. Edmonton lost Game 1 6-4 despite Leon Draisaitl’s four goals, but in Game 2, he netted two in the first period and the Oilers cruised to a 5-1 victory.
In six of eight postseason affairs, Oil Country has sniped at least four times. The aforementioned Draisaitl has been putting on a clinic with an NHL-best 13 goals and 17 points during an eight-game point streak.
Edmonton began this series as a -150 favorite to make the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season. When they trailed 1-0 in games, they were +115 underdogs. Now that it’s knotted up, they’re -190 favorites once again, with Vegas as +160 underdogs. Read on for Golden Knights vs Oilers analysis.
Golden Knights vs Oilers Game 3 Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 8th | Vegas Golden Knights | +1.5 (+165) | O 7 (+100) | +145 |
| 8:30 pm | Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+140) | U 7 (-120) | -170 |
Edmonton is now the second choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +350, while Vegas is the fifth selection at +800. The Oilers are the -170 favorites in this contest that features a total of 7 goals.
Puck drop is set for 8:30pm ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta with ESPN broadcasting the game in the States and Rogers Sportsnet along with CBC covering it in Canada.
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Odds as of May 7th at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Analysis
In the Golden Knights seven playoff games, they’ve sandwiched five wins in a row between losing their first and last affairs 5-1. In Game 2, they got into penalty trouble in the first period, and before you could blink, it was 4-0 Edmonton after the first stanza. Staying out of the sin bin has to be a huge point of emphasis for Bruce Cassidy’s squad if they want to hang in.
"If they want to run around & play that type of game, we will play on the power play all night."
After scoring two goals each tonight, Connor McDavid & Leon Draisaitl recap the win. @Enterprise | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/XziQpO0gP0
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) May 7, 2023
In the first two games of the series, Vegas has surrendered five PP goals on nine opportunities. For the playoffs, the Knights are the worst team still playing with a 52.4% PK.
The team has won their last six duels following a game that they failed to score two or more times. They’re also 7-1 in their last eight when an opponent scores five or more the previous outing.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
There’s not enough platitudes to discuss just how ridiculous Leon Draisaitl has been this postseason for Edmonton. He scored another two goals in Game 2, and has racked up a whopping 13 through eight contests. The next highest goal scorer has seven, and the Avs’ Mikko Rantanen is out of the playoffs altogether.
Reflecting on Leon Draisaitl's 13 goals in eight games. 💭
We're still in the middle of the Second Round.
Absurd. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/rqib2Ypye5
— NHL (@NHL) May 7, 2023
After starting the postseason with just one assist in his first two times out, captain Connor McDavid has been fantastic, with five goals and nine assists since then (tied second in scoring). He tickled the twine twice on Saturday, and added a helper. The thing that’s been shaky and inconsistent for Edmonton has been their goaltending. However, Stuart Skinner bounced back after allowing five markers in Game 1 with a 30 save performance.
Edmonton has won eleven of 13 games on home ice, and they’re 10-2 in the last twelve when scoring 5+ goals the prior outing. They’ve also taken five of their last six in Conference Semifinals action.
Golden Knights vs Oilers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2023 | VGK 1 – EDM 5 | EDM | EDM | Under |
| 5/3/2023 | VGK 6 – EDM 4 | VGK | VGK | Over |
| 3/28/2023 | VGK 4 – EDM 7 | EDM | EDM | Over |
| 3/25/2023 | EDM 3 – VGK 4 (OT) | VGK | VGK | Over |
| 1/14/2023 | VGK 3 – EDM 4 | EDM | EDM | Over |
Edmonton has won four of six battles this season. Each contest this season between these Pacific Division rivals has seen at least seven goals notched, until there was just six scored on Saturday.
Golden Knights vs Oilers Pick & Prediction
Bettors believe that Edmonton will pull in front with a 2-1 series lead, with 84% of moneyline bets placed on them thus far. Our model has this Golden Knights vs Oilers game going the home team’s way 3.66-3.57. That’s an implied winning probability of 61%.
When it comes to Golden Knights vs Oilers props, selecting Leon Draisaitl to score at -140 has been a solid choice thus far. He’s found the back of the net in seven of eight postseason games.
There are quite a lot of signs pointing towards the over hitting for Game 3. The over is 7-1 in Golden Knights last eight when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Plus, it’s 8-2-1 in the Oilers last eleven when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-170), Over 7 Goals (+100)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 16 years, where he's been featured on Sportscentre, That's Hockey, That's Hockey 2Nite, The Masters preview shows, and several more.
