The Edmonton Oilers can extend their win streak to four in a measuring-stick match against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The pregame narrative: Connor McDavid has been filling up the stat sheet since returning from injury, especially in shots on goal, and I expect that trend to continue. I’m also taking Jack Eichel to record a power-play point against a struggling penalty kill unit.
Check out our Oilers props vs. Golden Knights for the game on Dec. 3.
Oilers props vs. Golden Knights
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Best Bet: McDavid over 3.5 shots (+105)
Edmonton has turned things around in the past 10 games after a sluggish start.
- First 10 games: 2.2 goals per game, 13.8 power-play percentage
- Last 10 games: 3.9 goals per game, 22.2 power-play percentage
McDavid averages 3:31 of power-play time on the first unit. With the recent power play success, this should provide more opportunities to get pucks on the net.
The Golden Knights are in the middle of the pack at defending shots on goal (tied for 17th in the NHL) but over the last four games, opponents are averaging over 30 shots per game.
This bodes well for the Oilers who average the most shots on goal in the league (33.2).
The five-time Art Ross Trophy recipient is fifth in the league in shots per game (3.76).
Key stat: McDavid has cleared this line in eight of his last 10 games.
Quick pick
Eichel to record 1+ Power-Play Point (+175): The Golden Knights are top-10 in nearly every offensive statistical category.
- Goals/game: 3.6 (7th)
- Shots/game: 30.3 (6th)
- Power play: 27.4% (5th)
- Shooting: 11.9% (6th)
Eichel leads Vegas in power-play points (11) and average time-on-ice (3:14).
The Oilers penalty kill unit has been dreadful this season operating at 72.1% (fifth-worst in the league).
The star centre has seven points in his last five games, with none coming on the power play. This matchup is the perfect spot to get back in the power-play point column.
Picks made at 1:14 p.m. ET 12/03/2024.
