Golden Knights vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 4 May 2023
May 2, 2023, 5:35AM
The Vegas Golden Knights face the Edmonton Oilers in the 2023 NHL Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:30am AEST.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Golden Knights vs Oilers, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Golden Knights vs Oilers
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Vegas-Edmonton NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 52% chance of beating the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
More: Golden Knights vs Oilers Simulated 10,000 Times
Vegas vs Edmonton Betting Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at T-Mobile Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Golden Knights $2.05, Oilers $1.80
- Line: Golden Knights +1.5 ($1.42), Oilers -1.5 ($3.00)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.10
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Golden Knights to win at $2.05 and the Oilers to win at $1.80.
The Golden Knights are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $1.42 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $3.00.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Golden Knights vs Oilers NHL Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Vegas at $2.05 with PointsBet
- Line: Golden Knights +1.5 at $1.42 with bet365 (70% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.10 with bet365 (1.9% edge)
Our Golden Knights vs Oilers betting tips are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Golden Knights to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.10) that are available from bet365.
Golden Knights vs Oilers NHL Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Vegas vs Edmonton on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Golden Knights vs Oilers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs Oilers.
McDavid has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Oilers star has a 43.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Golden Knights First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jack Eichel: 7.5% probability
- Jonathan Marchessault: 5.6% probability
- Mark Stone: 4.6% probability
- Reilly Smith: 3.7% probability
- Nicolas Roy: 3.6% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 9.3% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
- Zach Hyman: 5.3% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.8% probability
- Evander Kane: 3.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Golden Knights Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jack Eichel: 37.2% probability
- Jonathan Marchessault: 30.1% probability
- Mark Stone: 23.2% probability
- Reilly Smith: 23.1% probability
- Chandler Stephenson: 21.0% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Leon Draisaitl: 45.6% probability
- Connor McDavid: 43.3% probability
- Zach Hyman: 29.8% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 21.7% probability
- Evander Kane: 18.7% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Vegas vs Edmonton game at T-Mobile Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Golden Knights vs Oilers NHL 2023 Preview
The match-up between the Golden Knights and Oilers in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Thursday 4 May 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEST
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our tips for Vegas vs Edmonton have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, providing you with reliable and accurate NHL predictions that can help you make informed decisions.
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