Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/6/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
West 2nd Round – Game 2, VGK leads series 1-0
After a tough loss in Game One, the Oilers are hungry for revenge against the Golden Knights. They need to tighten up their defense, which gave up six goals in the series opener. The Golden Knights will try to use their home crowd to their advantage and put the Oilers in a deep hole. The Oilers’ offense was on fire in Game One, with Leon Draisaitl scoring four goals and Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard adding 4 dimes.
But they couldn’t stop the Golden Knights from scoring three goals in the third period to seal the win. The Oilers’ top defensemen, Darnell Nurse, Ekholm, and Bouchard, will have to step up their game and help Stuart Skinner in the net. It’s a crucial game for both teams as the Oilers hope to tie the series and the Golden Knights look to take a big lead.
- The Edmonton Oilers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road against Vegas.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 7 games with a team in the West.
- The total hung OVER in 5 of the Oilers’ last 7 games with a team in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/6/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
The Golden Knights’ offense was unstoppable in Game One, scoring six goals against the Oilers. Their top scorers in the playoffs, Ivan Barbashev, Jack Eichel, and Mark Stone, led the way with four goals and two assists. They got help from Chandler Stephenson, Michael Amadio, and William Karlsson, who chipped in with two goals and an assist each.
The defense also joined the scoring party, with Zach Whitecloud and Alex Pietrangelo adding three assists from the back end. But the Vegas’ defense had a shaky night, giving up four goals to the Oilers. Their best defensemen, Alex Pietrangelo, Alec Martinez, and Brayden McNabb, couldn’t stop the Oilers’ offense from generating chances. Laurent Brossoit also had a tough time in the net, letting in four goals on 27 shots.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games at home against Edmonton.
- Vegas is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Vegas’ last 6 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights. The NHL pick for this game is the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are looking to bounce back from their Game One defeat and dominate Game Two. They have the best offense in the playoffs, with 29 goals, led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. They can score with their dazzling puck skills and speed. They also want to improve their defense, with Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard leading the charge. They need to force turnovers and block shots to help Stuart Skinner in the net. The Oilers have the edge to win Game Two on the road, and bettors should take the Oilers’ money line at -125 for a 6-2 victory.
Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights 5/6/2023 Analysis, Predictions and Picks
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
TV: TNT
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers -125
NHL Totals: 6.5
