Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 2/6/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: ESPN+/Hulu

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (-110) Golden Knights (-110)

The Edmonton Oilers (29-15-1) are headed to T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday where they will play the Vegas Golden Knights (29-15-6). The odds on this game have Edmonton at -110 while Vegas is sitting at -110. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers had a good night with a 4-1 victory over the Predators in their previous outing. The Oilers had a good offensive outing in the win. In the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 21 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 3 power play tries and were able to net 2 goals. Edmonton recorded 6 penalty minutes for this contest.

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When at even strength, the Oilers have allowed the opponent to score 98 goals while notching 120 themselves. Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 153 power play opportunities (13th in the NHL) and have come away with 26 goals in those chances. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 158 goals (12th in hockey) this year and have allowed 124. Edmonton has taken 1,520 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.4%. For the season, they have 59 points and their points percentage comes in at .656. The Oilers so far have had 1,260 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .902. Edmonton has tallied 140 power play opportunities and they have scored 38 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 27.14%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Stuart Skinner. For his professional hockey career, Skinner has compiled 57 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .606. He has a save percentage of .912 in his 5,664 mins played. Skinner has had 2,827 shots against him and has recorded 2,577 total saves. The opposition has notched 250 goals versus Skinner in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.65. He has a mark of 59-29-6 and he was named the starter in 94 games. Skinner has taken the ice for 98 matchups during his NHL career.

In their last game, Vegas went up against the Red Wings in a matchup where the Golden Knights ended up losing by a final of 5-2. The Golden Knights recorded 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play chances in this outing but didn't put one in the back of the net.

Vegas has put up 1,563 shots (7th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the other team 1,535 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.56% on their opponents 144 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 91.1%. They have a total of 169 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 20.12%. The Golden Knights have earned 125 goals at even strength and 34 goals (11th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 137 goals to be scored by way of 109 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 159 goals, 64 points, as well as a points percentage of .640.

Across the rink you will find Adin Hill defending the net. The opposition is averaging 2.55 goals per game and he has surrendered 273 goals altogether. Hill's percentage of quality starts sits at 57.1% and he has made 60 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He got the starting nod in 105 games and has been on the ice for 6,412 mins. Hill is sitting with a career record of 57-41-8 and has played in 118 games. He has compiled 2,906 saves out of the 3,179 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .914.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas (-110)

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