Arizona Coyotes vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Coyotes? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mullett Arena in Tempe, AZ.
In this Western matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals against the Coyotes. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Arizona Coyotes – Edmonton Oilers odds
Arizona Coyotes vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Oilers and Coyotes did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Oilers have a record of 3-0. However, against the puck line the Coyotes went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-0-1 on an average of 8 goals per game.
- Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Edmonton posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their ten previous home games, Arizona has an puck line mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Arizona has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Arizona Coyotes vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
On the season, the Oilers are 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-18-1. In the Pacific Division, they are 3rd. In the last ten games, the Oilers have gone 7-3.
When playing on the road, Edmonton has gone 15-12-0 this year. As the favorite, they are 28-13-1. Against the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 19-11.
On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 20-11 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 37 starts this season. His record at this point is 24-12, and his save percentage is 0.896%.
At home this season, the Coyotes are 15-12-0, and in the Western Conference, they are 14-18. Overall, Arizona has a record of 23-27-4, which has them in 7th place in the Central Division and 13th in the Western Conference. Heading into tonight’s game, the Coyotes have lost four straight games and are 0-5 in their last five and 1-9 in their last ten games. When they have been the underdog, Arizona has gone 13-26-3.
So far this season, the Coyotes have been the favorite in 12 games, and in those games, they have gone 10-1-1. At home, Arizona has lost three straight games, and their record as the underdog is 13-26-3. In the Western Conference, the Coyotes have gone 14-18.
On offense, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game which is 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. In terms of the Coyotes’ offense during power plays, they are 17th in power play goals and 27th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Matt Villalta gets the start and has made zero starts this season. His record at this point is 0-0, and his save percentage is 0.151%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Coyotes to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Arizona Coyotes vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- We like the Coyotes on the moneyline (+207)
- The Coyotes are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Liam O’Brien – Upper Body – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Connor Ingram – Undisclosed – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Troy Stecher – Lower Body – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Dylan Holloway – Illness – Questionable
