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Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Ottawa Senators at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Ottawa Senators (18-13-2) take on the Edmonton Oilers (20-11-2) Sunday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Senators vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Oilers lead 1-0

The Sens come to town fresh off a 5-4 OT winner in Vancouver Saturday night. C Shane Pinto had his fifth and sixth goals of the season as the Senators won their sixth straight. They are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games.

The Oilers are also on the back end of a back-to-back as they beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 in overtime Saturday. C Leon Draisaitl scored his 24th goal of the season 18 seconds into extra time. The Oilers are 8-2-0 in their last 10.

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Senators at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Senators +150 (bet $100 to win $100) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Senators +1.5 (-160) | Oilers -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Senators at Oilers projected goalies

Linus Ullmark (12-7-2, 2.37 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (12-8-2, 2.93 GAA, .893 SV%, 1 SO)

Ullmark has won 7 straight starts with the latest being a 3-2 overtime victory in Calgary Thursday. He stopped 30 of 32 shots fired his way. He’s 7-0-1 with a 1.23 GAA and .959 SV% in 8 starts this month. Ullmark was victimized 5 times on 31 shots Nov. 19 in the 5-2 loss to Edmonton.

Skinner has won 4 of 5 starts with his last start being a 3-2 overtime winner against the Boston Bruins Thursday. He stopped 24 of 26 fired his way. He has a 2.52 GAA and .909 SV% in 6 starts this month. Skinner was in goal against Ottawa Nov. 19, stopping 27 of 29 in the W.

Senators at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 3, Senators 2

Moneyline

This is a lot closer than the +150/-185 ML odds dictates. Both teams are ablaze, and each goalie has had recent success. There were no goalie props available at press time. Ullmark is 3-3-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .889 SV% lifetime against the Oilers. When he’s announced, if his saves props is around 26.5 or 27.5, I’d be in on that Over.

Otherwise, PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m with the SENATORS +1.5 (-160) here. Obviously, there’s always the danger of an empty-netter foiling this, but I think they could come away with the win. I just don’t trust it after they’ve been from Seattle to Calgary to Vancouver to here.

Over/Under

This is bucking trends, but I believe in what the goalies are telling me. I like the UNDER 6 (-105) here. Ottawa gave up 4 yesterday, but the Sens allowed 5 goals combined in the 5 games before that. Edmonton has tightened up defensively, too, allowing 2 or fewer in 5 of 8.

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Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Boston Bruins at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (17-13-3) visit the Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2) on Thursday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season with both games decided in overtime

Boston has won back-to-back games after taking down Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime and covering as a -137 road favorite on Tuesday. Four Bruins players found the back of the net while C Elias Lindholm had a goal and an assist.

Edmonton had a 5-game winning streak snapped with a 6-5 loss against the  Florida Panthers on Monday while failing to cover as a -132 home favorite. LW Zach Hyman had 2 goals in the loss.

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Bruins at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Oilers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-165) | Oilers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bruins at Oilers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (11-10-2, 3.14 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (11-8-2, 2.98 GAA, .892 SV%)

Swayman has been majorly middle-of-the-pack this season with his GAA and SV% each ranking 47th or lower. He has won 5 of his last 6 games while allowing 3 goals or fewer in each of the wins.

Skinner’s GAA and SV% both rank 39th or worse while the fifth-year goalie has won 3 of his last 4 games and 5 of his last 7 outings. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 5 of his last 7 games.

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Bruins at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Bruins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Oilers (-185) to win outright.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BRUINS +1.5 (-165).

Boston has been hot recently, winning back-to-back games on the road, and winning 7 of its last 10 games. It has held opponents to 3 goals or fewer in 8 of its last 10 outings while scoring 3 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 contests. It clashes with an Edmonton team that has also been hot, winning 8 of its last 10 games, but is coming off a tough home loss.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-110).

The Oilers have scored 5 or more goals in 3 straight games and 4 or more goals in 8 of their last 10 contests. They have hit the Over in 3 straight.

The Bruins have hit the Over in 6 consecutive games and in 8 of their last 10. They have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 6 ganes while allowing 3 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 outings.

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Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (18-11-2) clash with the Edmonton Oilers (18-10-2) in a 2024 Stanley Cup rematch on Monday. Puck drop from Rogers Place is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Panthers vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Panthers won 2-0 last season, and won 4-3 in the Stanley Cup

The Panthers have been shut out in back-to-back games, losing 3-0 against the Calgary Flames on Saturday while failing to cover as -186 road favorites. Florida outshot Calgary 32-27, but was unable to find the back of the net.

Edmonton has won 5 games in a row after taking down the Vegas Golden Knights 6-3 on Saturday and covering as a -146 home favorite. Six Oilers  scored while C Leon Draisaitl had a goal and 2 assists.

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Panthers at Oilers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Oilers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Oilers -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Oilers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (13-6-1, 2.87 GAA, .892 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (11-7-2, 2.82 GAA, .897SV%, 1 SO)

Bobrovsky is tied for sixth in the NHL with 13 wins while his GAA and SV% each fall 35th or lower. He has won 4 of his last 5 starts while allowing 1 goal in 3 of his last 5 games.

Skinner ranks 11th in wins while his GAA and SV% each fall 30th or lower. He has won 5 of his last 6 games, including 3 straight while he has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 6 games.

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Panthers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

BET OILERS (-125).

The Oilers will take advantage of their first chance to get revenge on the Panthers since the Stanley Cup. The Oilers have won 5 straight games and 8 of their last 10 while allowing 2 or fewer goals in 3 of their last 4 contests.

The Panthers have stalled recently, scoring just 2 goals over their last 3 games and losing back-to-back outings.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the Panthers +1.5 (-250) spread. However, Edmonton has scored 13 goals in its last 2 games while Florida has scored 0 in its last 2 so the Oilers -1.5 (+200) could be worth a wager if you are feeling more risky than an outright win.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-115).

While the Panthers offense has seemingly stalled out over its last 3 games, it has scored 5 or more goals in 4 of its last 9 games while allowing 3 or more goals in 3 of its last 5 contests.

Edmonton’s offense is the opposite, scoring 6 or more goals in 3 of its last 5 games and 4 goals or more in 7 of its last 9 contests.

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Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vegas Golden Knights (15-7-3) host the Edmonton Oilers (13-9-2) on Tuesday. Puck drop from T-Mobile Arena is scheduled for 10:08 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Golden Knights odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Vegas leads 1-0; these Pacific Division rivals met Nov. 6 with the Golden Knights prevailing 4-2 on the road

The Oilers are riding a 3-game win streak into this rematch. They last triumphed 4-1 on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche in another Western Conference road assignment, scoring all their goals unanswered. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins starred with a goal and an assist, and G Stuart Skinner turned aside 27 of 28 shots faced.

Vegas has gone bust in 2 of its past 3 games, including a 6-0 loss at the hands of the Utah Hockey Club. Luckily, C Jack Eichel remains near the top of the NHL leaderboard with 36 points, tied for third.

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Oilers at Golden Knights odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Golden Knights +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+185) | Golden Knights +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Golden Knights projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (8-6-2, 3.09 GAA, .887 SV%) vs. Adin Hill (10-4-2, 2.84 .894 GAA, SV%)

These goalie assignments are unconfirmed at publishing time.

In winning 3 of his past 4 games, Skinner has averaged a .915 save percentage, including a trio of contests of .931 or better. His 5-goal disaster Nov. 21 against the Minnesota Wild ruins this run.

Hill carries a .924 SV% across his past 6 games (4-1-1).

Among goalies with at least 16 games (both these netminders have logged that many so far), VGK’s ‘tender ranks ninth of 20 with 0.123 Goals Saved Above Expected, per Moneypuck. Skinner ranks 19th of 20 (-0.528).

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Oilers at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

Expect the first-place hosts to stumble again versus their high-scoring opponents. Edmonton ranks sixth in xGoals% (53.22). Vegas tails at 26th (46.88).

Skinner will get a bit more luck bouncing his way as his skaters will keep pressure at the other end.

While the Oilers’ ML isn’t as profitable as bettors should like it, it’s an OK wager, especially if part of a same-game parlay.

BET OILERS (-130).

Puck line/Against the spread

The aggressive yet justified target for this one positions us for the road puck line.

This recommendation does buck the ATS trends: Edmonton is just 8-16 ATS this year, and Vegas has held court at 13-12.

However, this market doesn’t account for Edmonton’s recent surge. Don’t expect a sluggish Golden Knights forecheck to stop Leon Draisaitl (32 points, T-12) and Connor McDavid (31 points, 14th).

BET OILERS -1.5 (+185).

Over/Under

Given the general shakiness of the netminders, expect goals to fly in this Western showdown.

The Golden Knights sit 16-8-1 on the total, which should help account for Edmonton’s middling 10-13-1 line.

BetMGM lists the OVER 6.5 (-110). It’s a fine bet if you only have an account with them, but if you’re shopping (you should), BET FanDuel Sportsbook’s alternate total of OVER 7.5 (+210).

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Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (12-9-2) take on the Colorado Avalanche (13-11-0) Saturday evening. Puck drop from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Avalanche odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Avalanche won 2-1 last year

The Oilers outlasted Utah in a 4-3 overtime road win Friday. C Leon Draisaitl moved within 1 of the NHL lead with his 17th goal. C Connor McDavid netted his 12th. It was an even game, but Edmonton went 2-for-3 on its lethal power play. Over the last 9 games, McDavid has points in 8 of them and 9 goals during the stretch. Clearly, he’s past the leg injury, which is bad news for the rest of the league. The Oilers have won 3 of 4.

The Avs fell 5-3 at Dallas Friday night. We nailed 3 of 4 bets in that one with C Nathan MacKinnon unable to end his now 9-game goalless drought. More on that later. He had 5 shots on goal, which makes 15 in his last 2 games. The Avs got down 4-1 before storming back to make it 4-3 midway through the third period. RW Mikko Rantanen scored his 15th goal of the season as he’s looking to get paid as a potential UFA.

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Oilers at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Avalanche -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers +1.5 (-225) | Avalanche -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Avalanche projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (7-6-2, 3.24 GAA, .882 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (7-6-0, 3.33 GAA, .872 SV%)

Skinner has chilled since a 6-2 victory over the New York Rangers last Saturday. He stopped 32 of 34 in an impressive victory. He has not been very reliable of late, allowing 3+ goals in 5 of 7 starts. He went 1-1-1 with a 3.74 GAA and .888 SV% against the Avs last year.

Justus Annunen was expected to get the start here, but the Avs traded him to Nashville for veteran backup Scott Wedgewood Saturday morning. Kevin Mandolese was sent back down to the AHL, which means the Avs are likely going to have to run Georgiev out there on a back-to-back. He stopped 19 of 23 he saw against Dallas Friday night, and this would be his fifth appearance in 7 days. After an indigestion-filled start, he has gone 6-2-0 with a 2.58 GAA and .901 SV% this month. Georgiev went 1-1-0 with a 3.84 GAA and .901 SV% against Edmonton last year.

Oilers at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Avalanche 3

Moneyline

I liked Edmonton before learning of the goalie musical chairs for Colorado. These teams have traded wins over the last 5 meetings, and Colorado had the last laugh. Both teams’ tendy situation sucks, but Edmonton’s is rested. Colorado is either going to send Georgiev back out or have Wedgewood go in fresh off a flight from Nashville.

Take the OILERS +110.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going back to the well with NATHAN MACKINNON OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-150) and NATHAN MACKINNON ANYTIME GOALSCORER (+135). He and McDavid are cool off the ice but have a bit of a friendly rivalry. I look for him to pound off shots, and hopefully one finally finds the back of the net.

Over/Under

These teams don’t hit Overs a lot against each other, but with both teams playing consecutive days with some oddities in goal, I see it cashing here. Edmonton has 3+ goals in 4 straight. The Avs have seen the Over go to the bank in 3 of 4.

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-115).

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New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Rangers (12-5-1) meet the Edmonton Oilers (10-9-2) Saturday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 in 2023-24

The Rangers wrap up a 4-game road trip in Edmonton. New York has won 2 of 3 games in Seattle and Vancouver, while losing last time out in Calgary. The Under has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings for New York, and it has 2 shutout victories in the past 6 outings.

For the Oilers, they’ve picked up just a single win in the past 4 games, while Edmonton has allowed 3 or more goals in 7 of the past 9 outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 5-2 in the previous 7 contests for Edmonton.

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Rangers at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Oilers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +1.5 (-225) | Oilers -1.5 (+180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Rangers at Oilers projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (8-5-1, 2.82 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Stuart Skinner (6-6-2, 3.33 GAA, .876 SV%, 1 SO)

Shesterkin allowed 3 goals on 49 shots in a 3-2 setback in Calgary last time out. The loss was certainly not on him, as he stood on his head and gave New York a chance to win. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his past 3 starts, and 5 of 7 outings in November.

Skinner has been a little better in November than in October. He is 4-2-1 with a 3.15 GAA and .880 SV% since flipping the calendar from October. Skinner was a dismal 2-4-1 with a 3.51 GAA and .872 SV% in 7 October outings.

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Rangers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline

The RANGERS (+110) are worth a roll of the dice as short ‘dogs, as they look to wrap up the four-game road trip in style.

The road team has won 4 straight meetings in this series, and New York has the better goaltender going. Skinner has been better for the Oilers (-135) lately, but he has still been a little shaky, and Edmonton has allowed 3 or more goals in 7 of the past 9 outings.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return if you want a little bit of insurance, and you can’t bring yourself to pick New York straight up. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-leg parlay it’s not a recommended play.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The lean is to the OVER 6.5 (-125), but go with a half-unit play at best.

The Over-Under has split 4-4 in the past 8 games for New York, while the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 for Edmonton, while cashing in 5 of the past 7 outings. The Over is 3-1 for the Oilers in the past 4 tries against Eastern Conference foes, too.

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Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Wild at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Wild (12-3-3) meet the Edmonton Oilers (10-8-2) Thursday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Wild vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Wild won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Wild doubled up the St. Louis Blues 4-2 Tuesday in the opening contest of a 3-game road trip. Minnesota cashed the Over (5.5), which halted a 3-game Under run. The Wild have allowed 2 or fewer goals in 6 straight games dating back to Nov. 7.

The Oilers wrapped up a 3-game road trip in Ottawa with a 5-2 victory Tuesday, finishing the trip 1-1-1. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 6 outings, while it has averaged 3.7 goals per game during the 6-game span.

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Wild at Oilers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Wild +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Oilers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Wild +1.5 (-190) | Oilers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Wild at Oilers projected goalies

Marc-Andre Fleury (3-0-1, 2.70 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (6-5-2, 3.18 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO)

Fleury allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 5-2 victory last time out on Nov. 7 in San Jose. He has won 3 consecutive starts, but G Filip Gustavsson has played so well that Fleury has played rather sparingly.

Skinner was in between the pipes for Tuesday’s win in Ottawa, allowing 2 goals on 29 shots. He is a solid 4-1-1 with a 2.82 GAA and .892 SV% in 6 November starts.

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Wild at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Wild 3, Oilers 2

Moneyline

The WILD (+135) are worth a look as short ‘dogs in this road battle in Alberta.

Minnesota has won 8 of the past 10 meetings in this series, while the underdog has split those meetings at a 5-5 clip.

Minnesota is also on an impressive 4-1-1 run in the past 6 outings, while going 4-0-1 in the past 5 road contests.

Puck line/Against the spread

If you’re a little more on the conservative side, Wild +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, which is too risky for a standalone play. If you want to toss Minnesota in on a multi-leg parlay play, that could certainly be excused.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (+100) is worth a play. It’s hard to see 7 total goals in this battle.

The Under has split 2-2 in the past 4 games for the Oilers, but the total has gone low in 11 of the previous 16 contests.

For the Wild, the Under has connected in 3 of the previous 4 outings. The Under is 2-1-1 in the past 4 meetings in this series, too.

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Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (9-8-2) and Ottawa Senators (8-8-1) tangle Tuesday  at the Canadian Tire Centre. The opening puck drop is at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Senators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

The Oilers are wrapping up a 3-game road trip that included a Monday tilt at the Montreal Canadiens. Edmonton lost 3-0 and is thus far 0-1-1 on a trip that opened in Toronto.

The Senators have lost 2 straight games (0-1-1) and are 2-3-1 since Nov. 5. Ottawa has been outscored 20-13 over that stretch. The Sens have been off for 2 days after a 4-0 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday.

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Oilers at Senators odds

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  • Moneyline: Edmonton -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Ottawa +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Edmonton -1.5 (+185) | Ottawa +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Oilers at Senators projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (5-5-2, 3.28 GAA, .877 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (4-4-1, 2.77 GAA, .890 SV%)

Skinner last played Saturday, allowing all the goals in a 4-3 overtime loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. He owns an .844 SV% over his last 3 games.

Ullmark will be appearing in his first game since coughing up 5 scores in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers Nov. 14. The 31-year-old Swede has struggled this month, posting an .877 SV% in 5 games.

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Oilers at Senators picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 5, Senators 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Looking for an Edmonton advantage in a somewhat looser game, and the puck line offers a better return after the Oilers taking on lots of ML bets early.

Puck line/Against the spread

Edmonton is 3-1 over its last 4 games against Ottawa. The Oilers’ last two 2-game losing streaks were snapped by wins of 4-0 (Oct. 25 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins) and 7-3 (Nov. 9 vs. Vancouver Canucks).

The Oilers outshot Montreal 30-25 Monday and have outshot their opponents in 5 straight games.

Both develop scoring chances at a higher rate than what would be expected by scoring averages of 2.63 goals per game (Edmonton) and 3.24 GPG (Ottawa). (That’s a key reason for a lean on the Over: see below.) But the Oilers are more proficient in developing more 5-on-5 looks from the slot.

TAKE EDMONTON -1.5 (+185).

Over/Under

The Over is 3-1 across the last 4 Edmonton-Ottawa games.

Both sides are solid in getting medium-quality-or-better shot attempts. The likely goaltending match-up doesn’t offer a lot of pushback.

The Sens have been shorthanded frequently of late, and the Oiler power play — clocking a mere 16.3% success rate so far — is a big area of expected growth in production looking forward.

FanDuel Sportsbook offers a better price here: TAKE THE OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Edmonton Oilers at Montreal Canadiens odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (9-7-2) and Montreal Canadiens (6-10-2) meet Monday night. Puck drop from Bell Centre is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Canadiens odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Edmonton swept 2-0 last season

Edmonton is playing the middle contest of a 3-game road swing through Ontario and Quebec. That trip opened with a Saturday 4-3 OT loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Oilers, who outshot the Leafs 30-22, coughed up a 2-1 lead through 2 periods. The overtime game marked Edmonton’s third in a row.

The Canadiens also last played Saturday, when they bludgeoned the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1. Montreal is just 2-6-1 over its last 9 games.

Both Montreal losses to Edmonton last season were in overtime.

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Oilers at Canadiens odds

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  • Moneyline: Oilers -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Canadiens +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (-110) | Canadiens +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oilers at Canadiens projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (5-5-2, 3.28 GAA, .877 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Sam Montembeault (5-8-1, 3.09 GAA, .898 SV%, 1 SO)

Skinner last played Saturday, allowing 4 goals in Edmonton’s loss at Toronto. He owns an .844 SV% over his last 3 games.

Montembeault stopped 25 of 26 in Montreal’s Saturday triumph over the Blue Jackets. He has registered a .947 SV% over his last 135 minutes and logged a .902 SV% across 9 home games.

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Oilers at Canadiens picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Canadiens 2

Moneyline

Lots of juice playing havoc with these prices. AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

Edmonton is 6-2 over its last 8 meetings with the Canadiens. The Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 games at Montreal. The Canadiens are 2-5 in their last 7 games on home ice.

The Oilers were a 104-point club a year ago. Things have been shaky so far this season, especially in special teams (17.4% power play, 66% penalty kill), and Edmonton has had a tough time gaining traction.

But over its last 4 games, Edmonton has gone 3-of-11 on the PP and 9-of-10 on the PK. TopDownHockey tracks all-situations goals vs. expected, and the Oilers have thus far filed the league’s unluckiest differential, a massive -20.4. Edmonton excels in cranking out big advantages in puck-possession and shot-quality analytics.

The Oilers are likely a value in the near term and in this one are squaring off against a Montreal club which is 3-6 ATS over its last 9. The Canadiens’ 2-6-1 mark over those 9 games includes a PK listing a bit (71.9%).

Montreal is 3-6-1 and allowing 4.20 goals per game when playing on 1 day of rest.

BACK THE OILERS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Totals betting has yielded a 2-2 split over the last 4 series meetings, and there is almost no lean in this one. Expected-goal analytics project better days ahead for the Edmonton offense but also for a Montreal defense allowing 3.89 GPG.

With Montembeault looking sharp of late, peg just a sliver of a lean on the UNDER 6.5 (-110).

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Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Edmonton Oilers at Toronto Maple Leafs odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Edmonton Oilers (9-7-1) meet the Toronto Maple Leafs (10-6-2) Saturday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 in 2023-24

Superstar Connor McDavid of the Oilers became the fourth-fastest player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points for his career with a second period goal in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators.

The Oilers streak in with 3 consecutive victories, which is a season high, but the past 2 wins have both ended up going to overtime. The Under is 5-2 across the previous 7 outings

Edmonton has also won 3 in a row on the road, while going 5-2-0 away from home this season. The Under is 5-2 in 7 road contests, too.

For Toronto, it is coming off a 4-3 OTW in Washington against the Capitals as moderate underdogs (+130) as the Over (6) cashed. The last home game resulted in a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, but the Maple Leafs have won 4 of the past 5 games on home ice, with the Under cashing in each of those outings.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Oilers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Maple Leafs +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+180) | Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oilers at Maple Leafs projected goalies

Stuart Skinner (5-5-1, 3.22 GAA, .881 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (3-2-0, 2.40 GAA, .902 SV%)

Skinner has won consecutive starts for the first time this season, allowing 3 goals in each of the past 2 outings. He has shown tremendous improvement in November, going 3-1-0 with a 2.74 GAA and .897 SV% after posting a 2-4-1 mark with 3.51 GAA and .872 SV% in 7 October outings.

Woll has also won back-to-back starts, allowing just 4 goals on 48 shots. His most recent start at home, a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens, was his best outing. He allowed just a single goal on 21 shots in the victory.

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Oilers at Maple Leafs picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline

TORONTO (+120) is a strong value on home ice as short ‘dogs. The home team has won 5 consecutive meetings in this series since Toronto won 5-1 in Edmonton Dec. 14, 2021.

These games usually feature quite a bit of offense, too, which is no surprise given the fact we have world-class players like McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, etc.

Puck line/Against the spread

Playing Maple Leafs +1.5 (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, if you can’t play Toronto straight up, and you need a little insurance instead.

Again, the home team has won 5 in a row in this series, so if you’re leaning Maple Leafs, just play Toronto straight up for a much better value.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-115) is worth a look at even-money, but don’t get carried away.

The Over is 2-1-2 in the previous 5 meetings, with the winning team scoring at least 4 goals in each of the past 6 matchups. Since March 3, 2021, we have had an average of 7.2 goals per game (GPG) in the past 9 meetings in this series.

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