Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions December 3rd 2024

Betting on today’s Oilers and Golden Knights game? Catch the action at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, as the Golden Knights hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Golden Knights. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.

Edmonton vs. Vegas Key Information

• Teams: Oilers at Golden Knights
• Where: T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas
• Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
• Betting Odds EDM -133 | VEG +113 O/U 6.5

The Oilers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 13-9-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the game’s total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set by oddsmakers.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just three seconds left to seal the victory.

Edmonton’s offense fired off 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal. Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, and Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd of the season.

Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist on Skinner’s first-period goal. The Oilers ended the game with 10 giveaways.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to Calgary. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.

• Spanning across their last three games, Edmonton have gone 3-0. This also includes going 2-1 puck line and an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Edmonton has put together a record of 7-3 in their last ten games (regular season). Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 4-6 to go along with an over-under mark of 7-3.

The Golden Knights Can Win If…

With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 15-7-3 this season. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.

Vegas fell behind 2-0 before rallying with four different players scoring. Pavel Dorofeyev got the Golden Knights on the board at 15:06 in the second period, and Brett Howden scored the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.

Vegas fired 35 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-3 overtime win against Utah. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Noah Hanifin, who now has 2 goals this season, also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 assists on the year.

Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights in the second period, marking his 7th goal of the season. Vegas had 13 giveaways in the game and failed to score on the power play.

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals against Utah, one at 12:00 in the 2nd period and another at 13:10 in the 3rd. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Vegas has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Against the spread, they have a strong mark of 2-1 along with an over-under record of 1-2.
• Vegas has put together a record of 6-4 in their last ten games (regular season). Against the spread, Vegas went 5-5 in these games and finished with an over-under mark of 4-5-1.

The Lean

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Golden Knights to secure a victory over the Oilers at home. With the moneyline currently set at +113, I’m locking in my bet on the Golden Knights straight-up.

Our projections have the Golden Knights pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Golden Knights, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Vegas Aims to Rebound from Record Loss

The Vegas Golden Knights, still atop the Pacific Division, are looking to put a tough weekend behind them when they host the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. A 6-0 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday marked the worst home defeat in Golden Knights’ history and left the team eager to bounce back against their division rivals.

The defeat followed a grueling stretch of seven games in 11 days, capped by a five-game road trip. Returning home on Thanksgiving morning, Vegas managed to edge Winnipeg in overtime Friday but faltered the next night, surrendering four goals in the opening period against Utah.

“This one stings a bit,” forward Tanner Pearson admitted. “Not the way we want to play at home.”

Vegas’ Struggles and Keys to Improvement

• Defensive Lapses: Vegas allowed all six goals within the first 25 minutes against Utah, a lapse coach Bruce Cassidy attributed to poor puck management. “We mismanaged the puck on the first three goals,” Cassidy noted. “You can’t chase the game in this league.”
• Fatigue Factor: A packed schedule appeared to catch up with the team. “It’s tough to get down 4-0 in the first,” said defenseman Alex Pietrangelo. “But we tried to push our way back.”
• Key Focus vs. Edmonton: Vegas must improve early-game execution and avoid turnovers to contain Edmonton’s potent offense.

Edmonton Riding Momentum into Vegas

While Vegas searches for answers, Edmonton is building steam. The Oilers have won three straight games and are 7-2-1 in their last 10, closing the gap in the Pacific Division standings. A win Tuesday could trim Vegas’ five-point lead and create a four-point swing in the race.

Edmonton is thriving on both ends of the ice during their current road trip:

• Big Wins on the Road: The Oilers opened the trip with a 4-3 overtime victory over Utah and followed it with a dominant 4-1 win against Colorado.
• Stellar Performances: Goalie Stuart Skinner stopped 27 shots against Colorado, and Vasily Podkolzin extended his scoring streak to three games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, coming off an overtime winner against Utah, added a goal and assist versus the Avalanche.

“Getting the two points is massive, especially on a back-to-back,” Skinner said.

“Now we rest and go finish the road trip in Vegas,” Podkolzin added.

What’s at Stake

• For Vegas: A chance to maintain their slim Pacific Division lead and regroup defensively.
• For Edmonton: The opportunity to gain ground in the division and carry momentum into a home-heavy stretch.

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Prediction

Vegas will be motivated to make a statement after their historic loss, but Edmonton’s recent form and balanced attack make this matchup a tough test. Expect a closely contested game with high stakes for both teams.

Final Score Prediction: Edmonton 4, Vegas 3 (OT)