{"id":457626,"date":"2024-12-03T11:11:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=457626"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:11:47","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T16:11:47","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-3-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-vegas-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/03\/nhl-predictions-dec-3-w-edmonton-oilers-vs-vegas-golden-knights\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec. 3 w\/ Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day,\u00a0Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today\u2019s featured game is the Edmonton Oilers<\/a> vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Bruins 1-0 Red Wings<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN1; SNO; ESPN+; Hulu<\/p>\n

We start off NHL predictions with an Original Six matchup between the Detroit Red Wings<\/a> and Boston Bruins<\/a>. Ville Husso<\/a> is the confirmed starter for a Detroit team that’s 4-4-2 in the last 10 and has dropped two straight games. Lucas Raymond<\/a> has seven goals and 18 assists so far for the Red Wings.<\/p>\n

Jeremy Swayman<\/a> is the projected starter for the Bruins, but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Boston is 5-4-1 in the last 10 games and trying to steady itself after changing to Joe Sacco<\/a> is head coach. David Pastrnak<\/a> has posted nine goals and 14 assists for the Bruins.<\/p>\n

Detroit is trying to do its best to stay in the race, but Boston gets the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Bruins win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Vancouver Canucks vs Minnesota Wild<\/h3>\n

Time:<\/strong> 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SN Pacific; Fan Duel Sports North; Fan Duel Sports Wisconsin X; ESPN+<\/p>\n

Our second game of NHL predictions has a Western Conference matchup between the Vancouver Canucks<\/a> versus the Minnesota Wild<\/a>. Vancouver is slated to go with Kevin Lankinen<\/a><\/span> in between the pipes for the Canucks, who are 6-4 in the last 10 and have won two straight games. Jake DeBrusk<\/a> has been red-hot with seven goals and four assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Minnesota is slated to go with Filip Gustavsson<\/a><\/span> in this game. The Wild have taken the last three games in a row and are 6-2-2 in the last 10 games. Marco Rossi<\/a> has totaled seven goals with 12 assists for the Wild. Kirill Kaprizov<\/a> is continuing strong start with six goals and five assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Both teams could be contenders, but the Wild gets the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Wild win 3-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Edmonton Oilers vs Vegas Golden Knights<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Oilers 0-1 Golden Knights<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> ESPN+; Hulu; SN1; SN East; SNO<\/p>\n

We close out NHL predictions with the big Pacific Division clash between the Oilers and Golden Knights. Stuart Skinner<\/a><\/span> is the likely starter for Edmonton, which has won three in a row. The Oilers come in with a 7-2-1 mark in the last 10. Leon Draisaitl<\/a> leads the way for Edmonton 17 goals and 15 assists for the Oilers.<\/p>\n

Adin Hill<\/a> is the prospective starter for the Golden Knights, which are 6-3-1 in the last 10 games. Brett Howden<\/a> has collected 10 goals with one assist for the Golden Knights. Pavel Dorofeyev<\/a> has been in form with four goals and two assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Edmonton is coming in with some good mojo, but Vegas is a tough place to play.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Golden Knights win 4-3.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go to the last game of the night for some props. For Edmonton, take Connor McDavid<\/a> to get two assists at +190 via Bet365<\/a>. On the Vegas end, go with Jack Eichel<\/a> to get +180 on two or more points also at Bet365.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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