Oilers vs Golden Knights Predictions

**SBR Andy** · 2025-05-06T14:15:28+00:00

Oilers vs Golden Knights Game 1 player prop picks from SBR's Connor Cooper:

Jack Eichel Over 0.5 power-play points (+145 FanDuel)

"After being held off the scoresheet in the first three games of Round 1, Eichel racked up five points in the final three games. He also led the Knights with 7.2 shot attempts per game in the series and averaged three shots per game.

Some of Eichel’s increased production was due to Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy’s decision midway through the series to move William Karlsson onto the Knights’ top line with Eichel and Mark Stone.

With the possibility that Cassidy will break the trio up again to gain more balance against Edmonton (and the fact that Eichel’s Over 0.5 points is a pricey -230 at DraftKings), I’ll back him to record a power-play point at plus money.

More than one-third of Eichel’s points this season came while Vegas was on the man advantage. Meanwhile, the Oilers allowed eight power-play goals to the Los Angeles Kings last round, allowing the Kings to convert at a 40% clip."

Brandon Saad anytime goal (+475 DraftKings)

"Saad is coming off his lowest-scoring season since his sophomore campaign in 2013, producing just 13 goals in 72 games for Vegas and the St. Louis Blues. However, the seven-time 20-goal scorer has had more than his share of chances so far this postseason, topping the team in expected goals in Round 1 vs Minnesota.

Despite having nine unblocked shot attempts in high and medium-danger areas versus the Wild, Saad managed just two assists.

The analytics suggest a goal is coming soon, so I’ll try to be ahead of the curve in what could be a wide-open Game 1."

Evander Kane Over 2.5 shots (+128 bet365)

"Kane was among the 11 Oilers to record at least three points in Round 1 against the Kings, contributing two goals and an assist. He also led Edmonton in shots on goal per 60 minutes and had eight unblocked shot attempts from high or medium-danger areas.

Since recording one shot on net in Game 2 — Kane’s first action of the entire year, following multiple surgeries — he’s had at least four shots on target in three of four outings.

I’ll back him to hit the net at least three times tonight at a favorable +128 price at bet365, but Kane Over 0.5 goals (+330 at FanDuel) and Over 0.5 points (+158 at FanDuel) are also solid options at longer odds."

**mjsuax13** · 2025-05-07T01:03:12+00:00

Oilers in 7… against my Knights