Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - December 14

Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights

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Two streaking teams square off when the Edmonton Oilers (17-10-2) host the Vegas Golden Knights (19-7-3) at Rogers Place on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Both teams have won four in a row.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Golden Knights have an 8-1-1 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 29 goals while conceding 23 in that period. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in four goals (16.7% success rate).

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-147)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers have a 17-10-2 record overall, with a 5-2-7 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • Edmonton has 14 points (6-1-2) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Edmonton has scored two goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
  • The Oilers have scored three or more goals 18 times, and are 16-1-1 in those games (to record 33 points).
  • In the 10 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-2-2 record (14 points).
  • In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 15-8-2 (32 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have a 3-3-6 record in overtime matchups this season and a 19-7-3 overall record.
  • In the 11 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
  • This season the Golden Knights scored just one goal in two games and have gone 1-0-1 (three points).
  • Vegas failed to win all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Golden Knights have earned 38 points in their 22 games with three or more goals scored.
  • Vegas has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Vegas has posted a record of 11-4-0 (22 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Golden Knights AVG Golden Knights Rank
13th 3.14 Goals Scored 3.48 6th
8th 2.79 Goals Allowed 2.86 9th
1st 32.6 Shots 30 9th
3rd 25.9 Shots Allowed 28.4 14th
14th 21.62% Power Play % 27.03% 5th
27th 72.86% Penalty Kill % 79.66% 18th

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game Time and TV Channel

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