Edmonton vs Vegas: prediction for the NHL game
The Oilers play host to the Golden Knights in the NHL on Saturday night. What to expect from the teams? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

Edmonton Oilers

Edmontonhave hit excellent form towards the end of the season, with a winning streak of five games. At the beginning of this streak, the team easily defeated the opponents, but recently they have encountered some difficulties. The Oilers could only beat San Jose in overtime (5-4) despite home advantage. Continuing to play at home, the team barely overcame Arizona in overtime. Nevertheless, the earned points helped Edmonton to strenthen their position in the standings of the Western Conference, as the team rose to the sixth place. They now have excellent chances of making it to the playoffs.

Vegas Golden Knights

Vegascontinue to demonstrate excellent results and remain the leader in the Western Conference. The team has not lost for three games in a row, and in eight matches they suffered only one defeat, to Calgary (2-7). The Golden Knights were able to avenge that defeat (3-2), and they also celebrated success over Columbus (7-2) and Vancouver (4-3). The Golden Knights have been showing excellent results throughout the season and have spent most of their time at the top of the table.
Trends
Ставка First goal: Edmonton
In four head-to-head games out of five, Edmonton scored the first goal.

Ставка 1st period: total over 1.5 goals
In four head-to-head games out of five, the teams scored more than one goal in the first period.

Tip and bets
Bookmakers consider Edmonton a favorite in the upcoming matchup, despite the fact that the team will have to face the leader of the Western Conference. The Oilers are in great shape, but it is hard to believe that the team will confidently beat the VGK, especially considering that the club looked a bit weak in the last two games. Vegas are in optimal condition and will put up a fight, and we expect them to succeed.
Our prediction - Vegas to win
Both teams have serious attacking potential and often score large number sof goals. In head-to-head matches, the teams rarely sit on the defensive, so we expect the upcoming game to be high-scoring. Take the over.
Second prediction - total over 6.5 goals