Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Preview
Planning on watching today’s Predators and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+.
The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Oilers as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Nashville Predators odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Oilers have hosted the Predators, they have gone 2-1. Not only have the Predators gone 2-1 against the puck line in their last three games vs. the Oilers, they are also 2-1 puck line the last three times they have faced the Oilers on the road.
- The Predators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last three home games, Edmonton has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Predators have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Nashville Predators are in 8th place in the Western Conference with a record of 26-21-1. In the Central Division, they are 4th with a record of 9-5 against divisional opponents.
On the road this season, the Predators have gone 13-9-1, and they have been the underdog in 30 of their 48 games. Over their last ten games, Nashville has gone 5-5, and they have lost three straight games when they have been favored.
On offense, the Predators are averaging 3 goals per game which is 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. This year, the Predators have recorded a 13-11 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-10 record.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 38 games this season. His current record stands at 19-18, and his save percentage is 0.981%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 15-6-1 and have won six straight games. Over their last ten games, they have gone a perfect 10-0 and have won 15 straight games overall. In the Western Conference standings, Edmonton is in 6th place and 3rd in the Pacific Division. In games against other teams from the Western Conference, the Oilers have gone 16-8.
So far this season, the Oilers have been favored in 36 of their 44 games and have gone 25-10-1 as the favorite. Over their last three games, Edmonton has gone 3-0 and they have won their last 12 games as the favorite. Overall, the Oilers have a record of 28-15-1 and have 57 points.
Offensively, the Oilers come into the game at 3.5 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 10th position in the league. So far this year, the Oilers are 19-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 9-6 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 32 starts this season. So far, his record is 22-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.864%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Oilers picking up a 4-3 win.
Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
