Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins and Oilers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Bruins. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Boston Bruins odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bruins and Oilers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bruins have a record of 2-1. However, against the puck line the Oilers went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 0-3 on an average of 4 goals per game.
- Although Boston has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.
- Edmonton has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 puck line in their last three games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Prediction
On the season, the Bruins have been the underdog in just six games, but they have gone 4-0-2 in those contests. Over their last ten games, Boston has gone just 4-6 and they are 1-4 over their last five games. In the Eastern Conference, the Bruins are in third place and second in the Atlantic Division.
So far this season, the Bruins have gone 33-12-11 overall and 19-13 against other Eastern Conference teams. On the road, Boston has gone 15-5-6, and they have won three straight road games. Over their last three games, the Bruins have gone 1-2.
When looking at their offense, the Bruins have an average of 3.3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. This year, the Bruins have recorded a 14-1 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 18-10 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Linus Ullmark has started 26 games in this season. His current record is 16-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.755%.
At home this season, the Oilers have been dominant, going 17-6-1, including an eight-game win streak. Overall, they have won two straight and have a record of 33-18-1. In the Western Conference, they are in 6th place and 3rd in the Pacific Division. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 20-11.
As the favorite this year, Edmonton has gone 29-13-1 and has been favored in 43 of their 52 games. Over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3 and are 2-1 in their last three games.
The Oilers come into the game scoring an average of 3.6 goals per game, putting them 11th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 21-11 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 12-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. Boston, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 38 games in this season. His current record is 25-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.896%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Bruins winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Betting Tips
- We like the Bruins on the moneyline (+117)
- The Bruins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Boston Bruins Injury Report
- Milan Lucic – Lower Body/Personal – Out
- Jakub Lauko – Upper Body – Questionable
- Matthew Poitras – Shoulder – Out
