Pacific Division rivals clash in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup conference semifinals, as the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Edmonton Oilers at the T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. The Knights faced the Minnesota Wild in a tough six-game series prior to this match. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and the Oilers also had a rigorous first round, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings. The puck is set to drop at 9:30 PM ET.

Currently, Las Vegas is favored at -136 on the money line (bet $136 to win $100), while Edmonton stands as a +115 underdog (risking $100 to win $115). The total goals over/under is set at 6.5, with the Knights at -1.5 (+180) on the puck line. Before making your picks, check out predictions provided by SportsLine’s expert model.

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Game Top Picks

• Oilers +1.5 on the puck line (-225): Edmonton has consistently beat the puck line in its last two games against Vegas, including a narrow victory on April 1. Given the close outcomes of Vegas’ recent games, the model predicts a good chance for the Oilers to keep it tight.

• Leon Draisaitl 2+ points (+125): The German forward has demonstrated outstanding performance with 10 points in the postseason so far. Expect him to continue being a key player in this matchup against the Knights.

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