The Vegas Golden Knights face elimination as they host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of their 2025 Stanley Cup playoff series. The Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, hold a dominant 3-1 series advantage after shutting out the Knights 3-0 in Game 4. Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
For Game 5, the latest odds list Vegas as the favorite with a moneyline of -127. Edmonton is the underdog at +107. The total goals over/under is set at 6.5. Vegas is also favored on the puck line at -1.5 (+187).
Here are some notable betting picks for the Golden Knights vs. Oilers game:
Betting Pick: Under 6.5 goals (+110)
This bet is based on expectations for defense and goaltending to be strong. The Under has been frequent in recent starts for Vegas goalie Adin Hill at home. During the regular season, Vegas had a strong home defensive record, allowing only 2.41 goals per game. Edmonton`s Stuart Skinner is also coming off a shutout performance in Game 4.
Betting Pick: Connor McDavid over 3.5 shots on goal (+120)
Edmonton`s captain has consistently exceeded this shots total, recording four or more shots in four of his last five games, including five in the last two. He has totaled 40 shots through the first 10 playoff games. This prop bet is listed at +120.
