Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to host the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs conference semifinals on Monday evening. After a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory in Game 2, the Oilers faced a setback, with the Golden Knights securing a 4-3 win in Game 3. The match will take place at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, with puck drop scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Currently, the Oilers are favored at -120 odds, meaning a wager of $120 would yield a $100 profit. Conversely, the Golden Knights are underdogs at +100. The over/under for total goals in the game is set at 6.5, with the Oilers also listed at -1.5 on the puck line (+191).
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has been consistent in its predictions, has projected the outcomes of NHL games 10,000 times and has shown profitable results during this playoff season, boasting a record of 79-55 on high-rated puck-line and over/under betting picks.
For this matchup, the model suggests betting on the Golden Knights +1.5, as the games between these two teams have consistently been tightly contested, with three out of the last four matchups decided by just one goal. Additionally, there’s a strong chance the Golden Knights will cover the puck line based on over 70% of simulations predicting this outcome.
Another intriguing angle is the bet of under 0.5 goals in the first 10 minutes of play, priced at +140. Throughout this playoff series, neither team has scored early, making this prop bet particularly enticing.
On the player front, Evander Kane is expected to surpass 2.5 shots on goal, supported by his aggressive playstyle which has already led to a significant number of shot attempts this postseason. His current line for this bet is set at +120.
As the playoffs continue, both teams are aiming to secure a crucial victory, with expectations running high for a competitive match. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of hockey.