LiontipsVegas Golden Knights - Edmonton Oilers: NHL match betting tip and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Vegas went through different periods during the regular season, as from time to time it experienced certain problems with the composition. Nevertheless, the team qualified for the playoffs from one of the first positions in the Western Conference. In the debut series with Minnesota, she was considered a clear favorite, but everything turned out for her clearly not as simple as originally planned.
Recall that the knights lost 1-2 during that confrontation, but later pulled themselves together and won three victories in a row. It is noteworthy that in all three cases, Bruce Cassidy's squad celebrated success with a one-goal difference and dealt with the opponent twice outside of regular time. At the same time, the alarming bell is that Vegas conceded at least two goals in absolutely all matches.
But the Golden Knights also enjoyed their moments very well and looked especially good in most of them. So, at the moment they have 27.8% of excess sales and occupy the fifth place among the teams in the playoffs in this indicator.
Disqualifications and injuries
Robin Lehner will not be able to play in the upcoming match, and Pavel Dorofeev's participation in the match is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
- Vegas gets an average of 4.33 minutes of penalty time.
- According to statistics, knights win 52.3% of face-offs.
Current form
Edmonton is clearly not as strong this season as it was last year, but this does not mean at all that it is not capable of competing for the Stanley Cup. The team went through the worst of times and was transformed in the playoffs. Recall that in the opening series, she faced an unpleasant and uncomfortable opponent in the face of Los Angeles, which she eventually defeated with a score of 4:2.
In that confrontation, the Oilers had to show their mettle, because they failed in the opening two matches, but in subsequent meetings they celebrated the victory due to the perfect attacking game. By the way, Chris Nobloch's squad almost always found themselves in the position of catching up, but at key moments they found the strength and turned the course of the match upside down.
It's no surprise to anyone that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl looked great in this series, earning 11 and 10 points on the goal+pass system, respectively. The third period of the game was especially successful for the Oilers, in which they now have a ratio of 14:6 in terms of abandoned and missed goals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Matthias Ekholm will not be able to play in the upcoming match.
Interesting betting trends
- Edmonton statistically wins 48% of face-offs.
- On average, the oilers make 35 shots on target.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total less than 1.5 pucks
In the last five matches between the clubs, the first period was inconclusive.
1.95The bet of the 2nd period: the victory of the guests
In four out of five meetings against Vegas, the guests celebrated success in the second leg.
2.90Tip and bets
In our opinion, Edmonton is quite capable of giving Vegas a decent rebuff in this confrontation and bringing the matter at least to overtime. For the knights, the guests are an uncomfortable opponent, and the oilmen have often ended past face-to-face matches in their favor, including during regular time. Plus, the Golden Knights looked unconvincing even against the background of Minnesota in the last series, so the opening match of the confrontation will definitely not be easy for them.
Betting Tip - Edmonton won't lose in 1.72
Betting on an individual total
Edmonton usually demonstrates decent performance in matches with similar opponents and scores at least three goals. The Oilers also scored at least three times in their last two meetings with Vegas. In the previous series with Los Angeles, the guests also had no problems creating and implementing moments, so it's worth taking their total.
We take Edmonton's individual total of more than 2.5 goals for 1.75
Bet on the total total
Edmonton always counts on outdoor hockey, especially when it plays on the road. Vegas is ready to support him in this regard, because it also builds its game from attack and does not differ in ideal defensive actions. Previous matches between the clubs were also often productive and took place with more than five goals scored.
We bet on a total of more than 5.5 pucks for 1.67
