Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on NESN, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets!
In this non-conference matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Boston Bruins – Edmonton Oilers odds
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Oilers have faced off against the Bruins on the road, they are above .500 at 4-1. The last three times that the Bruins have hosted the Oilers, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 6 goals. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-8. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Boston has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Oilers have an overall record of 3-0 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
With a record of 37-20-2, the Oilers are in 5th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, Edmonton has gone 23-13 this season. On the road, the Oilers have won three straight games and have a record of 17-12 for the year.
Over their last ten games, Edmonton has gone 6-4 and has won four straight games when they are favored. In their last five games, the Oilers have gone 4-1, and they have gone 33-15-2 this season when they are favored.
The Oilers come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 7th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 7th in the league. Edmonton’s offense comes into the game ranked 8th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 43 games in this season. His current record is 28-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.917%.
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 19-7-5 and have won two straight games at TD Garden. In the Eastern Conference, Boston is currently in second place with 86 points and a record of 36-13-14. Over their last ten games, the Bruins have gone 4-6.
As the underdog, Boston has gone 6-0-3 this season in nine games. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins have gone 20-14 this season. Over their last three games, Boston has gone 2-1.
On the offensive side, the Bruins are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 17th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Bruins offense is 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 16th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 29 games in this season. His current record is 16-7, and his save percentage stands at 0.75%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Bruins to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Tips
- We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+101)
- The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Hampus Lindholm – Lower Body – Out
- Matthew Poitras – Shoulder – Out
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Derek Ryan – Undisclosed – Questionable
