Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 5/6/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+172) Golden Knights (-210)

T-Mobile Arena is the location where the Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10) will take on the Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5) on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The odds on this game have the Oilers at +172 and the Golden Knights open at -210. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-4 win against the Kings in Game 6 of the first round. The Oilers had a impressive offensive output in this victory. For the game, they netted 6 of the 29 shots they tried. They also had 1 opportunity with more players on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. Edmonton accumulated 4 minutes in the box in this matchup.

Get all of our NHL Parlay Picks

Edmonton Oilers opponents have earned 206 power play opportunities (24th in professional hockey) and have come away with 45 goals in those attempts. The Oilers so far have had 2,211 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .894. Edmonton has taken 2,622 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.9%. At even strength, the Oilers have conceded 190 goals while notching 208 themselves. Edmonton steps onto the ice with 215 power play chances and they have notched 51 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 23.72%. For the year, they have scored 101 points and their points percentage comes in at .616. With respect to scoring goals, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 259 goals (11th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 235.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Calvin Pickard. The opposition has notched 447 goals against Pickard in his career and his goals against rate is 3.59. Pickard has been involved in 175 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage currently sits at .903 during his 7,478 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 69-71-12 and got the start in 144 games. In his career, Pickard has recorded 76 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .528. Pickard has seen 4,626 shots taken against him and he has 4,179 saves.

Capturing a ticket to the next round, Vegas faced off against the Wild in a game where the Golden Knights ended up with the victory by a mark of 3-2. The Golden Knights earned 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this contest and converted 1 out of those attempts.

The Golden Knights are sitting with 221 goals at even strength and 53 goals (12th in hockey) while on the power play. Vegas has attempted 2,482 shots (4th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.04%, while allowing the opposition 2,141 shots. For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 274 goals, 110 points, and a points percentage of .671. They have allowed 214 goals to be scored by of a combination of 173 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 187 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.34%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.74% on their oppositions 169 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Adin Hill protecting the goal. Hill has accumulated a lifetime mark of 96-64-13 and has been in net for 186 contests. Hill's quality start percentage sits at 53.2% and he has accumulated 92 quality starting assignments in his career. He has compiled 4,513 saves out of the 4,965 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .909. His opponents are averaging 3.60 goals per game and he has allowed 452 goals overall. He has started in 173 contests and his ice time sits at 7,542 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Vegas (-210) and under 6 goals

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here