Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 11/6/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-160) Oilers (+132)

Rogers Place is the location where the Edmonton Oilers (6-6-1) will go up against the Vegas Golden Knights (8-3-1) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have the Golden Knights at -160 while the Oilers are at +132. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a good night with a 4-3 victory against the Hockey Club in their previous contest . Vegas accounted for 5 minutes in the box in this outing. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with the advantage but weren't able to score. The Golden Knights played really well in this victory. In the game, they finished 4 of the 35 shots they put on net.

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Vegas Golden Knights opponents have 23 power play tries (31st in hockey) and have a total of 6 goals in those attempts. The Golden Knights so far have had 335 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .890. Vegas has tried 357 shots and has a shooting percentage of 15.1%. When playing at even strength, the Golden Knights have allowed the opponent to score 31 goals while scoring 44 on the offensive side of the ice. Vegas has accounted for 31 power play chances and they have scored 10 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 32.26%. For the current campaign, the have a total of 17 points and their points percentage sits at .708. In terms of scoring goals, the Vegas Golden Knights have tallied 54 goals (2nd in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 37.

The man in net for this game is Adin Hill. Over the course of his career, Hill has 67 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .515. His save percentage currently is at .908 during his 7,436 mins played. Hill has seen 3,847 shots taken against him and has accrued 3,494 total saves. The opposition has scored 353 goals against Hill in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.85. He has accumulated a record of 69-53-8 and he has started in 130 games. Hill has taken the ice for 143 matchups throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Edmonton went up against the Devils in a game where the Oilers ended up taking the loss by a final of 3-0. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Oilers had 0 goals of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

Edmonton has attempted 434 shots (2nd in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 7.14%, while allowing their opponents 335 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 60.00% on their oppositions 35 power play chances, and their save percentage is 87.8%. They have recorded 34 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 14.71%. The Oilers have racked up 26 goals at even strength and 5 goals (25th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 41 goals to be scored by way of 27 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 31 goals, 13 points, as well as a points percentage of .500.

For the opposition you are likely to see Stuart Skinner patrolling the crease. He is sitting with 3,362 stops out of 3,704 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .908. Skinner has accrued a career record of 75-40-11 and has been in goal for 131 contests. He has started in 126 contests and has played 7,077 minutes. Skinner's quality start percentage sits at 58.7% and he has qualified for 74 quality starting assignments in his career. Teams are averaging 2.90 goals per game and he has conceded 342 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas (-160)

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