The NHL playoffs are heating up and on May 12th, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of their first-round series. The Oilers are looking to stay alive in the series while the Golden Knights are hoping to close it out and move on to the next round. As the game approaches, let’s take a look at the betting odds, spread, and expert predictions for this matchup.
Betting Odds
According to odds makers, the Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win Game 5. As of May 11th, the Golden Knights have -155 odds to win while the Oilers have +135 odds. This means that if you bet $100 on the Golden Knights to win, you would only win $64.52 if they are successful. On the other hand, if you bet $100 on the Oilers to win, you would win $135 if they pull off the upset.
Spread
The spread for Game 5 is set at 1.5 goals, with the Golden Knights being favored to cover the spread. This means that if you bet on the Golden Knights to cover the spread, they would need to win by at least two goals for you to win your bet. If you bet on the Oilers to cover the spread, they would need to either win the game or lose by only one goal for you to win your bet.
Expert Predictions
Many experts are predicting that the Golden Knights will win Game 5 and close out the series. The Golden Knights have been dominant at home this season and have already won two games in this series on their home ice. However, the Oilers have shown that they can compete with the Golden Knights and have won two games in this series as well. It’s important to note that anything can happen in playoff hockey and upsets are always possible.
Conclusion
As we approach Game 5 of this exciting first-round series, the Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win and close out the series. However, the Edmonton Oilers have shown that they can compete with the Golden Knights and could pull off an upset. As always, it’s important to gamble responsibly and only bet what you can afford to lose. Good luck to all the fans and bettors out there!
