Oilers vs. Golden Knights Picks and Prediction – 5/8/2025

Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10)
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Oilers: Won Game 1 on the road, 4-2

  • Golden Knights: Lost Game 1, have now dropped 2 of last 3 playoff games

Head-to-Head:

Edmonton took Game 1 behind strong special teams play and aggressive offensive pressure. They’ve now won 5 straight overall and have momentum on their side heading into Game 2. Vegas must respond at home, where they were dominant all regular season.

Edmonton Oilers Breakdown:

The Oilers are surging, winning 7 of their last 10 and averaging 3.8 goals per game during that stretch. Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 106 points) and Connor McDavid (130 points, 74 assists) continue to be one of the most dangerous duos in hockey. The Oilers’ power play ranks top-3 in the NHL and continues to produce at a high clip, while their penalty kill remains a concern at just 71.4% efficiency in the last 10 games.

Goalie Calvin Pickard has taken over the net, but has looked shaky with a 3.11 GAA and .885 SV% recently. Still, Edmonton’s offense is compensating for defensive lapses.

Key Players:

  • Connor McDavid: 2 goals, 14 assists (last 10)

  • Leon Draisaitl: 4 goals, 8 assists (last 10)

Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown:

The Golden Knights are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games but couldn’t contain Edmonton’s top line in Game 1. Jack Eichel (94 points) and Pavel Dorofeyev (35 goals) lead a balanced offense that averages 3.3 goals per game, but special teams let them down in Game 1. Their penalty kill is just 75% recently and will be tested again tonight.

Defensively, Vegas allows just 2.61 goals per game and limits shots to 24.3 per game, but Adin Hill has posted a poor .872 SV% in his last 10 starts.

Key Players:

  • Shea Theodore: 2 goals, 6 assists (last 10)

  • Tomas Hertl: 4 goals, 3 assists (last 10)

Betting Trends:

Edmonton Oilers:

  • 5-game win streak

  • Scored 4+ goals in 4 of last 5 games

  • Won 9 of last 12 overall

Vegas Golden Knights:

  • 13-7 in last 20 home games

  • 2-3 in last 5 overall

  • 1-2 vs. Edmonton this season

Exact Score Prediction:

Edmonton Oilers 5 – Vegas Golden Knights 3

Our Best Bet:

Edmonton Oilers ML (+115)

The Oilers are peaking at the right time and look confident offensively. Their power play is deadly, and Vegas' penalty kill has been a weak spot. Even with home-ice advantage, the Knights' recent defensive numbers and goaltending issues make it hard to back them in this spot. Edmonton’s elite forwards should lead them to another narrow win.

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