Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Odds - May 3, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers meet in of the NHL at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, starting at 9:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Golden Knights, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Oilers vs. Golden Knights

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Oilers-Golden Knights NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 52% chance of defeating the Golden Knights.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Oilers and Golden Knights, reached the NHL Playoffs 2023, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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Oilers vs. Golden Knights Odds

• Puck Line: Golden Knights +1.5 (-220), Oilers -1.5 (+200)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights +106, Oilers -120
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Golden Knights are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Oilers, with -220 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +200.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +106, which means you can bet $100 to profit $106, earning a total payout of $206, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Golden Knights

• Puck Line: Golden Knights +1.5 @ -220 via FanDuel Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Golden Knights @ +106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (0.7% edge)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Golden Knights moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Oilers-Golden Knights matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Golden Knights? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Golden Knights.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives McDavid a ** chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Oilers star is a 43.3% chance of registering an anytime goal**.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 9.3% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.3% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 3.8% probability
• Evander Kane: 3.0% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 7.5% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 5.6% probability
• Mark Stone: 4.6% probability
• Reilly Smith: 3.7% probability
• Nicolas Roy: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 45.6% probability
• Connor McDavid: 43.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 29.8% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 21.7% probability
• Evander Kane: 18.7% probability

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 37.2% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 30.1% probability
• Mark Stone: 23.2% probability
• Reilly Smith: 23.1% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 21.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Oilers vs. Golden Knights on Wednesday May 3, 2023.

Oilers vs. Golden Knights 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Golden Knights and Oilers in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Wednesday May 3, 2023
• Time: 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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