Oilers vs. Golden Knights Prediction & Picks - Dec. 21

The Edmonton Oilers (17-13-6) host the Vegas Golden Knights (16-7-10) at Rogers Place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Oilers are coming off a 5-2 defeat to the Minnesota Wild, while the Golden Knights fell to the Calgary Flames 6-3 in their most recent game.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the win in Sunday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Golden Knights have put up a record of 6-2-2. They have put up 28 goals, while their opponents have scored 25. They have gone on the power play 23 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (30.4% of opportunities).

Oilers vs. Golden Knights Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final result of Oilers 4, Golden Knights 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-143)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Golden Knights (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers have gone 5-6-11 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 17-13-6.
• Edmonton is 6-4-4 (16 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
• Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-5-0 record, four points).
• The Oilers have scored three or more goals in 24 games (15-4-5, 35 points).
• In the 14 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 4-7-3 to record 11 points.
• In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 10-9-4 (24 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 5-4-2 to record 12 points.

Golden Knights Splits and Trends

• The Golden Knights have earned a record of 4-10-14 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 16-7-10.
• Vegas has earned 22 points (8-1-6) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the six games this season the Golden Knights ended with just one goal, they have earned five points.
• Vegas has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 23 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
• This season, Vegas has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games and registered 17 points with a record of 6-2-5.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Vegas is 13-5-7 (33 points).
• The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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Oilers vs. Golden Knights Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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