🏒 Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Odds: NHL Picks Today (March 8)
Pacific Division rivals enduring a woeful patch will face each other tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN), and I'm backing the visitors in my Oilers vs. Golden Knights prediction.
The game is a pick'em, which isn't surprising given both teams' recent struggles. The Golden Knights will be without captain Mark Stone, who was placed on IR after Vegas' recent road loss in Pittsburgh. The Oilers, meanwhile, will debut Connor Murphy, Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach after trading for them at the deadline.
🏒 Oilers vs. Golden Knights picks & odds today: March 8
See all of our experts' NHL picks based on the latest NHL odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Bet type | Prediction | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game prediction | Oilers ML (-110 via FanDuel) | 0.5u -> .45u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over/Under total | Over 6.5 (-142 via BetMGM) | 0.5u -> 0.35u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Connor McDavid player prop bet | Over 3.5 shots (+150 via bet365) | .25u -> 0.5u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 1.25 units | Max profit: 1.3 units
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💰 Oilers vs. Golden Knights prediction & best bet
Oilers ML (-110)
It's not easy to find an advantage with both teams playing so tragically. However, the Oilers have had the Golden Knights' number lately, winning three in a row and seven of the previous eight head-to-heads.
The Golden Knights have been poor at home recently, losing four of the last six.
Their two wins in that sample size came against bottom dwellers Vancouver and the slumping Los Angeles Kings. And they won't have Mark Stone, who was placed on IR after the 5-0 setback in Pittsburgh.
Score prediction: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3
🔥 Best Oilers vs. Golden Knights player prop bet
Connor McDavid Over 3.5 shots (+150)
The value and potential profit on this bet compelled me to jump in. While McDavid only hit the Over on this total once in the previous five games, against Ottawa, he has at least four shots against the Golden Knights in three of the last four meetings.
He had 18 attempted shot in the last four games, an average of 4.5. Dating back further, McDavid had at least four shots in six of the last 10 against Vegas. bet365 offers the best price of the best sports betting sites, and I'd play the bet to +140.
📊 Live Oilers vs. Golden Knights odds
The Oilers were the marginal -105 moneyline betting underdog before the game turned into a pick'em across the board at the best sports betting sites.
Both teams have played poorly recently, with the Golden Knights losing four of their previous six at home and the Oilers six of the last eight overall. It's more of a who's going to lose scenario, hence the pick'em.
💡 How I'm betting Oilers vs. Golden Knights
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Tonight's game in Vegas is a challenging game to handicap. That's why I'm only investing 1.25 units overall. The Oilers have been involved in 12 consecutive contests with at least seven goals.
They have the sixth-worst defense, allowing 3.38 goals per game while scoring the third-most (3.54). Neither Tristan Jarry nor Connor Ingram has shown an ability to make a key save, and I can't see that changing in Sin City. Both the total and the Oilers' ML receive 0.5 units.
I'm only placing 0.25 units on the McDavid shot prop because of his recent run of Unders. The +150 odds signify a 40% implied probability.
🚀 Oilers vs. Golden Knights same-game parlay
💵 Oilers vs. Golden Knights SGP picks
- Oilers ML (-110)
- Over 6.5 goals (-142)
- Connor McDavid Over 3.5 shots (+140)
Best odds: +681 via BetMGM (0.2u -> 1.4u)
📈 Oilers vs. Golden Knights betting trends
| Oilers | Statistic | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| 30-25-8 | W-L record | 29-20-14 |
| 23-40-0 | ATS record | 24-39-0 |
| 8-0-2 | O/U record last 10 | 4-5-1 |
| 2-3-0 | Last 5 games | 1-4-0 |
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📺 How to watch Oilers vs. Golden Knights
- Date: Sunday, March 8
- Puck drop: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
- TV: ESPN
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