Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Golden Knights

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Sunday, March 8.

There is merit in backing the Oilers on the Moneyline considering our betting prediction is that they will beat the Golden Knights. Especially as -105 is available about this happening.

Edmonton Oilers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 at Rogers Place. Zach Hyman registered two goals, with Vasili Podkolzin scoring one.

Vegas Golden Knights were defeated last time out. T-Mobile Arena saw them beaten at home to Minnesota Wild by a 4-2 scoreline. Pavel Dorofeyev and Mitchell Marner scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Oilers and the Knights saw the former win. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Rogers Place. The Oilers have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Knights. They’ve landed 7 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Connor Ingram (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-3	2.6	.899	2
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-6	3.1	.871	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 4.4 goals from 32.2 shots on goal, with a 34.5% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have been giving up 4.5 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 65.7%.

Leon Draisaitl is the top points scorer with 21 points, 8 goals and 13 assists, with Evan Bouchard racking up 17 points, 4 goals and 13 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 3.58 goal against average with a .853 save percentage.

The Knights have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

The top points scorer is Pavel Dorofeyev with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Mitchell Marner is next best after registering 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.19 GAA with a .869 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

We think that Edmonton Oilers should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the -105 available.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Oilers vs Golden Knights stats:

• Golden Knights have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Golden Knights have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have lost their last 3 games against Oilers.

Oilers Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid Over 0.5 Assists -250

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has had at least one assist in 6 straight games. He is certainly capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists wager, with appealing odds of -250 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 6 - 2 Golden Knights

Our prediction for the correct score is the Oilers to land a 6-2 victory and this is available at +3000. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Golden Knights

1-0

Oilers

+8000

Knights

+8000

2-0

Oilers

+7000

Knights

+7000

2-1

Oilers

+2200

Knights

+2200

3-0

Oilers

+5000

Knights

+5000

3-1

Oilers

+2500

Knights

+2500

3-2

Oilers

+1000

Knights

+1050

4-0

Oilers

+5500

Knights

+5500

4-1

Oilers

+2000

Knights

+2000

4-2

Oilers

+1700

Knights

+1700

4-3

Oilers

+950

Knights

+950

5-0

Oilers

+9000

Knights

+9000

5-1

Oilers

+3000

Knights

+3000

5-2

Oilers

+1700

Knights

+1700

5-3

Oilers

+2000

Knights

+1900

5-4

Oilers

+1400

Knights

+1400

6-0

Oilers

+12000

Knights

+12000

6-1

Oilers

+6000

Knights

+6000

6-2

Oilers

+3000

Knights

+2900

6-3

Oilers

+2400

Knights

+2200

6-4

Oilers

+3400

Knights

+3300

6-5

Oilers

+3000

Knights

+3000

7-1

Oilers

+10000

Knights

+9000

7-2

Oilers

+7000

Knights

+6600

7-3

Oilers

+4500

Knights

+4500

7-4

Oilers

+4500

Knights

+4500

7-5

Oilers

+7000

Knights

+6600

7-6

Oilers

+7000

Knights

+7000

8-1

Oilers

+7000

Knights

+14000

8-2

Oilers

+12000

Knights

+11000

8-3

Oilers

+11000

Knights

+10000

8-4

Oilers

+9000

Knights

+8000

8-5

Oilers

+10000

Knights

+9000

8-6

Oilers

+10000

Knights

+14000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can back Vegas Golden Knights at -114 to win against Edmonton Oilers, with the latter trading at -106. There is a 53% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -169.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Oilers

-106

Knights

-114

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+145

Tie

+325

Knights

+145

Puck Line

Oilers +1.5

-250

Knights -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+138

Over 6.5

-169

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There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 3.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 32
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 3.6

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