Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/10/2023 Analysis, Picks and Tips
West 2nd Round – Game 4, VGK leads series 2-1
The Vegas Golden Knights are preparing for game four of their second round series against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, staying put in the north. With a 2-1 lead in the series, Vegas is coming off a dominant performance in game three. Laurent Brossoit struggled in goal, allowing a goal on just four shots in less than 12 minutes of play, but Adin Hill replaced him and held the Oilers scoreless for the rest of the game, making 24 saves. Vegas was led offensively by Jonathan Marchessault’s two goals on three shots, while Jack Eichel contributed one goal and two assists, and two other players scored as well.
During the regular season, Vegas had a strong offense, averaging 3.26 goals per game on 31.5 shots, and their defense was also solid, allowing only 2.74 goals per game on less than 30 shots per game. Jack Eichel led the team in points with 66, while Chandler Stevenson had the most assists with 49. Jonathan Marchessault was the leading goal scorer with 28 goals on 234 shots.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Vegas’ last 7 games on the road against Edmonton.
- Vegas are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Vegas’ last 5 games with a team in the Pacific Division.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers 5/10/2023 Analysis, Picks and Tips
The Edmonton Oilers find themselves trailing by one game in the series as they head back to their home ice for game four. They’ll be looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance in game three, where Stuart Skinner struggled in net, allowing four goals on 23 shots in just over 32 minutes of play for a .826 save percentage. Jack Campbell took over for the rest of the game and made nine saves while giving up just one goal. Warren Foegele provided the only spark for the Oilers, scoring one goal on two shots in under 11 minutes of ice time.
Despite their recent struggles, the Oilers had one of the best offenses in the league this season, averaging 3.96 goals on nearly 34 shots per game. However, their defense allowed 3.12 goals per game on average. The superstar player for the Oilers, Connor McDavid, led the team in points with an impressive 153, assists with 89, and goals with 64 on a total of 352 shots.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 7 games at home against Vegas.
- The Oilers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the Edmonton Oilers’ last 9 games played in May.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers. The NHL pick for this game is the Edmonton Oilers. After a humiliating defeat on their own ice in game 3, the Edmonton Oilers are eager to bounce back in game 4 Wednesday. The Oilers boast one of the best offenses in the league and have the MVP on their side. They will come out strong and determined on Wednesday to secure a home victory and even the series. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 4-1
NHL Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Rogers Place in Alberta, CAN
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers -185
NHL Totals: 7.0
