Vegas Golden Knights (42-26-8) vs. Edmonton Oilers (47-24-5)
In a clash of titans set to light up the NHL stage, the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a pivotal regular season matchup on Wednesday. With the Golden Knights boasting a solid record and the Oilers leading with an impressive stats, this game is a critical juncture for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning. The encounter promises high-stakes action and is a prime candidate for the best live betting experience.
The Vegas Golden Knights, who have done well in their last five games (4-1), feature an offensive unit led by their right winger Jonathan Marchessault, who already has 41 goals and 25 assists in the team. Together with him, Jack Eichel at center and William Karlsson became also the essential parts who have greatly contributed to the team’s victories. The offensive will meet the challenge against the Oilers’ defensive system, which has varying characteristics but can become tight when most necessary.
On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have a lethal offensive with McDavid leading the team as an offensive juggernaut. He scored a phenomenal 130 points consisting of 31 goals and 99 assists (unrivaled play making ability). Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard, who contributed 181 points, were other players who helped the attack mechanism of the Oilers. By the same token, this extravagant offensive firepower is a great danger for the defensive structures as well as the goaltenders of the Golden Knights because the Oilers are also highly effective in exploiting power play opportunities.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Place |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Logan Thompson vs. Goaltender Stuart Skinner
Logan Thompson, whose performance shows that he had 23 wins and the GGA of 2.72, has been a force to be reckoned with for the Golden Knights. The .908 save percentage he holds brings his dependability, which is one of the most critical factors when facing the fourth-highest scoring team in the league. The battle between Thompson and the Oilers’ forwards will play a critical role in the contest, and they will be on the spot mainly as the game clock winds down.
While on the other side of the leap, Stuart Skinner has proved to be that backbone of the Oilers, tallying 34 wins and his GAA being 2.62. His clutch performances, as seen through a .906 save percentage, will gain prominence when up against the deadly Knights offense. Skinner’s performances in shootouts and the other key moments may act as a change factor.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting lines remain TBD, assessing the odds closer to game day will provide clearer insights. Considering both teams’ offensive capabilities and recent trends, the total could lean towards a higher scoreline, making the Over an interesting bet.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends
The Golden Knights have demonstrated their road toughness, ranking worse on the point spread record (18-21) than they do at home. They got a streak of over 5 games impressing bettors on who will take on more points (3-2) which suggests that they are a team that is hitting the right stride at the right time.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
Oilers with a mixed record recently (2-3 in their last 5 games) being a tough nut to crack especially at home. The Golden Knights’ penalty kill weakness could very well be exploited by McDavid and Draisaitl, both playmakers in the power play and therefore a factor to consider by bettors.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Edmonton Oilers 4/10/24 Betting Picks
The game between the best NHL rivals will definitely be a tricky one. The Oilers’ offense is the best in the league; however, the Golden Knights proved that they can stay in the game, even in such a tense encounter.
Considering the high-octane offenses of both teams as well as the overall current trends, the more sensible NHL betting pick might be for a high-scoring game, hence, the Over could be a good choice. Apart from that, the home advantage and lack of scoring depth slightly offset the lead of the Edmonton side in this match which looks pretty even.
