The Edmonton Oilers are back home after taking both games in Vegas from the Golden Knights.
The pregame narrative: Edmonton has now authored six straight comeback victories in the playoffs, thanks to the unbelievable play of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Vegas is an underdog in Game 3 and looks to avoid falling in a disastrous 3-0 hole.
Check out my Golden Knights vs. Oilers prop picks on Evan Bouchard and Zach Hyman for May 10.
Golden Knights vs. Oilers picks
Best bet: Hyman to record a point (-127)
Oilers fans must be happy with the way Hyman is rounding into form. After all, McDavid and Draisaitl can’t do everything.
The forward has seven points (three goals, four assists) in eight playoff games, finding the score sheet in three straight.
He had an assist, three shots, and was +2 in 21:11 of ice time in Game 2.
Hyman’s line with Evander Kane and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has struggled defensively, but they’re still generating plenty of quality chances.
- The group has 19 high-danger chances (first among all of Edmonton’s lines).
- They have also generated 3.48 xG (second to Draisaitl-McDavid-Corey Perry).
And, perhaps most importantly, Hyman skates on Edmonton’s top power play. That unit is 5-for-6 at home in the playoffs.
Key stat: Hyman has 17 points in 15 home playoff games since the start of last season, cashing this bet 11 times.
Game 3 prop prediction
Bouchard to record an assist (-115): I backed Bouchard on this market in Game 2, and he went pointless.
But thankfully, Corey Perry came through with a point at +125 to make it a profitable night.
I’m happy to turn back to Edmonton’s top defenceman, though, for a few reasons:
- Bouchard is averaging a team-high 26:48 of ice time this postseason (33:44 in Game 2) and has four goals and five assists in seven games.
- He has 10 assists in Edmonton’s last 10 home playoff games and is 2-1 against this line at home in 2025.
- The rearguard is leading the Oilers in chances (63) and is second in shots (26).
Bouchard is happy to fire pucks on net whenever possible, which opens opportunities for this bet to cash on a tip-in or rebound.
He’s also the trigger-man on Edmonton’s power play. Ideally, we can kill two birds with one stone in regards to Hyman.
Bouchard has 31 assists in 33 playoff games since the start of last season.
Golden Knights vs. Oilers picks prop picks made at 8:25 a.m. ET 05/10/2025.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.