by Chuck Sommers
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Where to watch: HULU, ESPN+, SN1, TVAS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Oilers -120, Golden Knights +100
BetMGM: Oilers -120, Golden Knights +100
Caesars: Oilers -120, Golden Knights +100
Season record
Oilers: 42-23-9
Golden Knights: 46-21-6
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Oilers - Golden Knights preview, prediction and analysis
On March 28, 2023, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in what promises to be an exciting and high-scoring matchup. Both teams are currently near the top of the Pacific Division standings and will be looking to secure a valuable win in this game.
The Oilers have been in excellent form recently, winning seven of their last eight games. They will be looking to continue their strong play and extend their lead at the top of the division. Edmonton will be led by their dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have been putting up points at a staggering pace this season.
On the other hand, the Golden Knights have also been playing well, winning five of their last seven games.
One area to watch in this game will be the battle between the two teams' offenses. Edmonton has one of the most potent offenses in the league, with McDavid and Draisaitl leading the way. Meanwhile, Vegas has a balanced attack that can score goals from all lines. Whichever team can get their offense firing early on will likely have a significant advantage in this game.
However, both teams will be missing key players in this game. Edmonton will be without defenseman Darnell Nurse, who is expected to miss this game due to injury. Nurse has been a crucial part of the Oilers' blue line this season and his absence will be a significant loss for the team. Meanwhile, Vegas will be without defenseman Shea Theodore, who is expected to miss this game due to illness. Theodore has been a key part of the Golden Knights' defense this season and his absence will also be felt.
Overall, this game promises to be a high-scoring and entertaining affair between two talented teams. Fans can expect plenty of offensive fireworks and end-to-end action in this matchup. With both teams fighting for crucial points in the standings, this game is sure to be a must-watch for hockey fans around the league.
Prediction
Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
Prediction
Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
Projected lines
Oilers:
Evander Kane -- Connor McDavid -- Kailer Yamamoto
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins -- Leon Draisaitl -- Zach Hyman
Klim Kostin -- Nick Bjugstad -- Mattias Janmark
Warren Foegele -- Devin Shore -- Derek Ryan
Darnell Nurse -- Cody Ceci
Mattias Ekholm -- Evan Bouchard
Brett Kulak -- Vincent Desharnais
Stuart Skinner
Evander Kane -- Connor McDavid -- Kailer Yamamoto
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins -- Leon Draisaitl -- Zach Hyman
Klim Kostin -- Nick Bjugstad -- Mattias Janmark
Warren Foegele -- Devin Shore -- Derek Ryan
Darnell Nurse -- Cody Ceci
Mattias Ekholm -- Evan Bouchard
Brett Kulak -- Vincent Desharnais
Stuart Skinner
Golden Knights:
Ivan Barbashev -- Jack Eichel -- Jonathan Marchessault
Chandler Stephenson -- William Karlsson -- Pavel Dorofeyev
Brett Howden -- Nicolas Roy -- Phil Kessel
Michael Amadio -- Teddy Blueger -- Keegan Kolesar
Ben Hutton -- Alex Pietrangelo
Brayden McNabb -- Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague -- Zach Whitecloud
Jonathan Quick
Ivan Barbashev -- Jack Eichel -- Jonathan Marchessault
Chandler Stephenson -- William Karlsson -- Pavel Dorofeyev
Brett Howden -- Nicolas Roy -- Phil Kessel
Michael Amadio -- Teddy Blueger -- Keegan Kolesar
Ben Hutton -- Alex Pietrangelo
Brayden McNabb -- Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague -- Zach Whitecloud
Jonathan Quick
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
