Pacific Division rivals are set to clash in the 2025 Stanley Cup conference semifinals. The Vegas Golden Knights will host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of the series. These two teams split their head-to-head matchups during the regular season.
Both the Golden Knights and the Oilers are coming off challenging first-round series that each went six games. Vegas successfully advanced past the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid led the Oilers in a comeback, overcoming a two-game deficit to eliminate the Los Angeles Kings. Game 1 is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Looking at the betting odds for Game 1, Las Vegas is favored on the money line. Edmonton enters the game as the underdog. The total number of goals expected is set at six. The Golden Knights are also listed with a puck line of -1.5. For those considering wagers, it`s advisable to review available predictions and analysis.
Betting Insights
Oilers +1.5 on the puck line
Edmonton has a favorable recent record against Vegas regarding covering the puck line. This includes a past win at T-Mobile Arena. Given that Vegas`s recent victories have often been by just one goal, there`s a strong possibility that the Oilers can keep Game 1 close, potentially covering the puck line.
Leon Draisaitl 2+ points
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has been highly effective offensively throughout the postseason, contributing significantly to his team`s scoring. He also demonstrated strong performance against the Golden Knights in the regular season, particularly when facing goaltender Adin Hill, who allowed multiple goals in the previous round. Betting on Draisaitl to record two or more points offers appealing odds.
