The Edmonton Oilers return to action tonight when they host the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place. The NHL odds have shifted a bit with the news superstar Connor McDavid would be out for the Oilers.
Can Edmonton come away victorious without its Hart Trophy candidate? Read on for my Golden Knights vs. Oilers predictions and NHL picks for Wednesday, April 10.
Golden Knights vs Oilers prediction
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Oilers moneyline (-105 at SIA)
My analysis
The Edmonton Oilers may be without Connor McDavid tonight against the Vegas Golden Knights, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t come out on top. Edmonton’s addition of Adam Henrique at the trade deadline gave it another forward who is capable of anchoring a line in the top six, or playing down in the lineup if he has to.
The Oilers are 9-3-2 since March 10 and 5-1-1 in their last seven games. That includes two straight wins over the Avalanche and Flames prior to having three days off before tonight’s matchup.
While the loss of McDavid is key, the Oilers still have home-ice advantage and, more importantly, the Golden Knights typically struggle on the road.
Vegas is 18-16-6 away from home this season which may not seem too bad, but that’s 18-22 on the moneyline. The Golden Knights are also just 5-6-2 in their last 13 road games dating back to February 24 — including back-to-back losses against the Canucks and Coyotes.
Even without McDavid the Oilers are a much better team than the Coyotes, and although they’re a step behind the Canucks, getting Edmonton at around even money at home against a Vegas squad that’s bad on the road seems like a strong bet.
Finally, Logan Thompson appears to be wearing down in net for the Knights. After allowing just one goal in each of his five starts from March 17 to 30, he’s allowed three, six, and four goals in his last three outings.
Golden Knights vs Oilers same-game parlay
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Oilers team total Over 3.5
Zach Hyman anytime goalscorer
While some may believe Zach Hyman is a product of Connor McDavid, the winger is talented in his own right. He’s playing with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Leon Draisaitl on the top line tonight, which isn’t too shabby of a combination.
Edmonton has scored at least four goals in its last five wins while Vegas has been allowing at least four goals in its losses. The Oilers should be able to solve a fatigued Logan Thompson with Hyman getting in on the action.
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Golden Knights vs Oilers odds
Golden Knights vs Oilers live odds
Golden Knights vs Oilers opening odds
- Puck line: Vegas +1.5 | Edmonton -1.5
- Moneyline: Vegas +132 | Edmonton -149
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Golden Knights vs Oilers moneyline and Over/Under analysis
- The Edmonton Oilers odds opened around -150 favorites but Connor McDavid’s injury has dropped them down to -105
- In turn, the Vegas Golden Knights have gone from +125 underdogs to -115 favorites with McDavid out
- The total varies between books with some offering a flat six while some remain at 6.5.
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Golden Knights vs Oilers trend
The Edmonton Oilers have covered the Puck Line in 25 of their last 44 games at home (+10.45 Units / 21% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Oilers.
Golden Knights vs Oilers game info
| Location: | Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
| Date: | Wednesday, 4-10-2024 |
| Puck drop: | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | TNT |
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