Last Updated on May 8, 2023 10:09 am by Anthony Rome
Golden Knights vs. Oilers Prediction
Game 3 of the conference semifinals between the Golden Knights and Oilers will clash at Rogers Place at 8:30 p.m. ET.
With things tied at one game apiece, which side will claim a lead in this series after tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
011 Vegas Golden Knights (+145) at 012 Edmonton Oilers (-170); o/u 7
8:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 8, 2023
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
TV: ESPN
Golden Knights vs. Oilers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 71% of bets are on the Oilers moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Vegas Golden Knights DFS SPIN
Ivan Barbashev scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 2. Barbashev has scored three of the Golden Knights’ six goals through two games in the second round. The 27-year-old is up to six points, 14 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-3 rating through seven playoff appearances. He seems to be thriving since returning to a top-line role.
Edmonton Oilers DFS SPIN
Kailer Yamamoto notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Golden Knights. Yamamoto set up Leon Draisaitl’s second goal of the contest at 16:17 of the first period. The Oilers have opted for 11-forward lineups recently, with Yamamoto cycling in as the team rotates centers, though he’s been deployed mostly in a bottom-six assignment. The 24-year-old has three points, nine shots on net, 15 hits, eight blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through eight appearances.
Golden Knights vs. Oilers NHL Betting Trends
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Edmonton
Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings
Over is 5-2 in Golden Knights last 7 overall
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 overall
Over is 9-3 in Oilers last 12 Conference Semifinals games
Golden Knights vs. Oilers NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
Even though the Golden Knights are 2-5 in their last seven games against the Oilers, the road team is 4-1 in the last five meetings and the underdog is 8-3 in the last 11 Vegas-Edmonton matchups. The Golden Knights are also 21-8 in their last 29 games overall, are 11-3 in their last 14 road games, are 18-6 in their last 24 games versus a team with a winning record and are 8-3 in their last 11 games following a home loss of three or more goals.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS +145