Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers: Game preview, predictions and odds

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the road to play the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. ET.

Vegas (19-7-3) is coming off a 3-2 OT win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Edmonton (17-10-2) is coming off a 7-1 blowout win over Minnesota on the road on Thursday.

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Head-to-head & key stats

Vegas is 11-10-3 all-time against Edmonton
The Golden Knights are 8-4-3 on the road
The Oilers are allowing 2.79 goals per game
Vegas is averaging 3.48 goals per game
Edmonton is averaging 3.14 goals per game
The Golden Knights are allowing 2.86 goals per game
The Oilers are 8-6-1 at home

Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers: Preview

Vegas rallied to beat Winnipeg in OT as the Golden Knights are on a four-game winning streak. The Golden Knights are led by Jack Eichel with 39 points, Ivan Barbashev with 29 points, Shea Theodore (24 points) and Mark Stone (23 points).

Vegas will start Adin Hill who's 13-4-2 with a 2.59 GAA and a .904 SV%. In his career against Edmonton, Hill is 3-2-1 with a 2.22 GAA and a .916 SV%.

Edmonton, meanwhile, is coming off a blowout 7-1 road win over Minnesota. The Oilers are also on a four-game winning streak. Edmonton will start Stuart Skinner who's 10-7-2 with a 2.81 GAA and a .895 SV%. In his career against Vegas, he's 4-3-1 with a 2.73 GAA and a .895 SV%.

The Oilers are led by Leon Draisaitl with 42 points, Connor McDavid (40), Evan Bouchard (22) and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (15).

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Odds & Prediction

Vegas is a +124 underdog while Edmonton is a -148 favorite, the over/under is set at 6 goals.

The Golden Knights and Oilers are two of the best hottest teams in the NHL and two of the best teams. This should be a great game, but Edmonton has started to play better defensively and in goal.

Meanwhile, Edmonton's offense has been stellar and at home should be able to cruise to a big win here.

Prediction: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 2.

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Edmonton ML (-148)

Tip 2: Over 6 goals (-120)

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers: Game preview, predictions and odds | December 14, 2024

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Head-to-head & key stats

Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers: Preview

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Odds & Prediction

Golden Knights vs Oilers: Betting Tips