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New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Rangers (19-15-4) and Edmonton Oilers (20-17-4) face-off at Rogers Place at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Rangers-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Rangers at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev vs. Mike Smith

Georgiev is tabbed for the start in Edmonton, closing out the decade for the Original Six Blueshirts. He puts his 10-7-1 record, 2.99 goals against average and .915 save percentage with two shutouts on the season. He won in Toronto Saturday, making 44 saves on 48 shots in an overtime victory.

Smith has rolled up a 7-9-2 record with a 3.12 GAA and .893 save percentage with one shutout. He hasn’t won since Nov. 23 in Las Vegas, taking losses in each of his past four starts (0-3-1).

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Rangers at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Rangers 5, Oilers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The RANGERS (+125) are slight underdogs on the road against the Oilers (-150), and they’re the better value with the better backstop, as Smith has been too erratic lately.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Rangers (+1.5, -223) are just too expensive on the puck line. A much better value, and an intriguing play, is rolling with the alternative spread, taking the Rangers (-1.5, +310). It’s a risky play, but it’s also nice to triple up to fund your night out while you watch the ball drop.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-154) comes with a pricey juice tag, but it’s worth a look. Smith has been a sieve lately, and even though Georgiev has been sharp in the pipes, the Rangers defense makes their goaltender face a lot of rubber. He is going to give up several goals, even in a win.

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Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-10-4) visit the Edmonton Oilers (19-14-4) Friday at Rogers Place for a 9 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Penguins-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Penguins at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Matt Murray vs. Mike Smith

Murray is 10-5-4 with an .897 save percentage and 2.85 goals against average. He stopped 25 of 28 shots in a win over the Detroit Red Wings his last time out, but hasn’t played since Dec. 7 due to the tremendous run backup Tristan Jarry has been on of late.

Smith has also been off for more than a week. He gave up six goals on 26 shots Dec. 12. He is 7-8-2 with an .896 SV% and 3.08 GAA.

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Penguins at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 5, Penguins 3

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-134) have won three straight, including a 4-1 win at the Calgary Flames Tuesday. The Oilers (+110) fell 2-1 at the St. Louis Blues Wednesday and have dropped five of their last six. The Penguins remain without captain Sidney Crosby.

Take the value with the OILERS (+110). They’re 8-6-3 on home ice and getting plus-money. The Pens are just 6-6-2 on the road and shouldn’t be such heavy favorites against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Co.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get a little insurance by backing the OILERS (+1.5, -250) to stay within 1 goal in a loss or to win outright, albeit as a much less profitable play than the plus-money on the moneyline. The Oilers are 18-19 ATS for the season but just 4-13 at home, while the Pens are 16-18 ATS overall and 8-6 on the road. Plus, three of the Oilers’ last five losses were by just single tallies.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 5.5 (-139) with too rusty goaltenders expected to start. The two teams combine to average 6.18 goals for per game with 5.65 goals allowed per game.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 136-106

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Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Edmonton Oilers at St. Louis Blues sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The St. Louis Blues (21-8-6) host the Edmonton Oilers (19-13-4) Wednesday at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is scheduled for shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Blues sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Oilers at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Mikko Koskinen vs. Jake Allen

Koskinen is 12-5-2 with a 2.65 goals against average (GAA) and a .917 save percentage. He is 2-2 in his last four games, but is coming of a 2-1 victory at the Dallas Stars Monday when he stopped 34 of 35 shots.

Allen is 5-2-2 with a 2.33 GAA and a .925 SV%. The backup to Jordan Binnington is 1-1 with a 1.45 GAA and a .953 SV% in two starts (three games) in December. He lost his last start, a 5-2 setback at the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday, allowing three goals on 31 shots.

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Oilers at Blues: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Blues 5, Oilers 2

Moneyline (ML)

Both teams enter Wednesday off of a day of rest. The Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 for a third straight win Monday. The Oilers snapped a four-game slide with a 2-1 road win over the Dallas Stars. Back the BLUES (-167) as the home favorites. They’ve been the better team this season by Corsi (percent of all shot attempts), scoring chances and PDO (shooting percentage plus save percentage) at 5-on-5.

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Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Get better value by taking the BLUES (-1.5, +155) to win by at least 2 goals on home ice. St. Louis is 17-18 ATS overall and 7-11 ATS at Enterprise Center. The Oilers are 17-19 ATS overall and 13-6 ATS on the road, but five of their last seven losses were by margins of at least 2 goals.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 5.5 (-125) with the Blues likely to take care of most of the scoring on their own against the Oilers. St. Louis is 7-3-0 against the Over/Under across its last 10 games, Edmonton is 4-6-0. The two teams combine to average 6 goals scored per game.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 130-103

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Edmonton Oilers (18-13-4) visit the Dallas Stars (19-11-4) Monday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Stars sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Oilers at Stars: Projected starting goalies

Mike Smith vs. Ben Bishop

Smith is 7-8-2 on the year with a .896 save percentage and a 3.08 goals against average. He was roughed up by the Minnesota Wild his last time out, allowing six goals on 26 shots faced. He hasn’t been credited with a victory since Nov. 23.

Bishop had won three straight games before an overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Friday. He is 12-6-3 with a 2.07 GAA and .933 SV%. He has been even better on home ice with a .944 SV% through 15 games.

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Oilers at Stars: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 3, Stars 2

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (+155) have lost four straight games; two of those were by just one goal with one game going to overtime. They’re the play at plus-money against a Stars team coming off a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators Saturday. Edmonton is 10-7-1 on the road while Dallas is 12-4-2 at home.

The Stars won the season’s first head-to-head meeting 5-4 in overtime in Edmonton Nov. 16. Monday’s line doesn’t reflect the close score. Take the value with the Oilers on an inflated number.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet for the Oilers to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout returns a profit of $15.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

Hedge against the OILERS’ (+1.5, -182) outright victory by also backing the visitors to lose by a single goal or win straight up on the puck line. Edmonton is just 16-19 against the spread overall, but it’s 12-6 ATS on the road. Dallas is 19-15 ATS overall but just 9-9 at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-133). Bishop is at the top of his game and Smith will have some extra motivation against one of his former teams. The Stars are 2-6-2 against the Over/Under across their last 10 games. The Oilers went 5-5 against the projected totals over their last 10.

Esten’s NHL betting record: 127-100

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Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips

The Buffalo Sabres (13-11-6) host the Edmonton Oilers (18-10-3) at Rogers Place Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Sabres-Oilers odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Sabres at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Linus Ullmark vs. Mike Smith

Ullmark has a 7-6-2 record for New Jersey with a 2.94 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. Ullmark stopped 25 of 29 shots in a 4-3 loss at the Calgary Flames Thursday.

Smith has a 7-7-1 record, sporting a 2.88 GAA and .905 SV%. He has struggled at home in his last two appearances, turning aside 44 of 51 shots.

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Sabres at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 4, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-176) are the play. They’re facing a Sabres team which lost 6-5 in OT at the Vancouver Canucks Saturday. Buffalo is just 5-8-3 on the road and has lost its previous two games. Edmonton has lost three of its last five – all three defeats coming on the road. But with an 8-4-2 home record, the Oilers are the suggested pick.

New to sports betting? Every $1.76 wagered that the Oilers win profits $1 if they prevail.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

AVOID. The Sabres are 19-11 ATS, which is fourth in the league. The Oilers are just 15-16 ATS, ranking 17th. Backing Buffalo (+1.5, -189) is asking too much to risk. Edmonton (-1.5, +155) offers a nice payoff, but it has been up and down lately.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-150) is a bit of a rough number as far as profit margin, but given the goalies in this matchup six or more goals is very likely. Buffalo yields 3.5 goals per game on the road and a 73.6% penalty kill (30th in the NHL). Edmonton allows 3.29 goals per game at home. The Oilers have the best power play in the league at 32.2% with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid leading the way. LEAN to the Over. 

Placing a $10 bet will profit $6.67 if there are six or more goals.

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Did Gretzky play in NHL’s ‘golden era’? The Great One answers that

USA TODAY Sports’ Larry Berger sat down with the legendary Wayne Gretzky to discuss whether or not he played in the greatest era of hockey of all time.

USA TODAY Sports’ Larry Berger sat down with the legendary Wayne Gretzky to discuss whether or not he played in the greatest era of hockey of all time.

Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips

The Edmonton Oilers (16-9-3) visit the Vancouver Canucks (13-10-4) at Rogers Arena Sunday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Canucks odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup. The two teams played Saturday in Edmonton with the Canucks prevailing 5-2.

Oilers at Canucks: Projected starting goalies

Mikko Koskinen vs. Thatcher Demko

Koskinen has a 9-2-2 record for Edmonton with a 2.56 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Koskinen has bounced back from an uneven debut season. He stopped 46 of 50 shots in a 4-3 loss to Colorado on Wednesday night and Mike Smith started Saturday night.

Demko has a 5-4-1 record. He has a 2.92 goals against average and .907 save percentage on the season. The Vancouver goalie followed up a very good performance in Philadelphia with a less than desirable one in Pittsburgh. He allowed seven goals on 39 shots in the loss.

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Oilers at Canucks: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Canucks 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline (ML)

We’re backing the CANUCKS (-121). They’re on the “home” end of the home-and-home here after surprising the Oilers Saturday, winning 5-2 behind Tanner Pearson’s four-point effort (two goals, two assists). Edmonton did not have an answer to the Pearson line. Oilers C Connor McDavid recorded his two points (goal and an assist), but the rest of the team was contained.

A $10 bet with Vancouver results in an $8.26 profit with an outright win for the Canucks.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Canucks (-1.5, +190) against the spread compared to the Oilers (+1.5, -233) is too tough to call when familiarity breeds contempt. Playing the back end the night after usually results in one-goal games more often (also Vancouver has a 5-2-3 record with close games). AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-154) is worth a small play. Saturday’s game hit the Over on a higher number at 6.5. Sunday presents a more conservative projection, but less of a potential profit. It may be a worthwhile trade-off as a goal drop makes a big difference. Plus, these are two teams that can light the lamp around three goals a night (3.1 and 3.3, respectively).

Placing a $10 bet here will profit $6.49 if there are six or more goals.

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Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s Edmonton Oilers at Colorado Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Edmonton Oilers (16-7-3) head into the Rockies to face the Colorado Avalanche (13-8-2) at Pepsi Center Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Oilers-Avalanche odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Oilers at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Mike Smith vs. Philipp Grubauer

Smith has started 14 games and has posted a 7-6-1 record with a 2.66 goals against average and .911 save percentage. Smith rebounded with a win over the Vegas Golden Knights his last time out by stopping 25 of 27 shots.

Grubauer has started 14 games for Colorado. He has a .910 SV% and 2.99 GAA. He has a 7-5-2 record but has struggled recently — saving just 39 of 46 shots faced in his previous two starts.

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Oilers at Avalanche: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The AVALANCHE (-133) are not playing well currently but are at home against the Oilers. It is star-powered battle as Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid go up against the Nathan MacKinnon line of the Avs. MacKinnon and the Avalanche play better at home (38 goals in 10 games). Colorado’s home offense is enough to side with the Avalanche on the moneyline.

A $10 bet with Colorado results in a $7.50 profit with an outright win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

This is one to AVOID Wednesday night as the feeling is this could be a close matchup between the two teams. The goalies are both capable of giving up three goals with ease. The expectation is of a one-goal game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+115) is our play. The last three meetings in this series have all connected on the Over with the teams combining for 28 goals.

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor an $11.50 profit with a total of seven or more goals scored.

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Does the NHL need more offense? Wayne Gretzky weighs in

SportsPulse: Larry Berger sat down with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to discuss the audience’s appetite for more offense and why it was so different in his playing days.

SportsPulse: Larry Berger sat down with hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to discuss the audience’s appetite for more offense and why it was so different in his playing days.

Avalanche-Oilers odds: Edmonton a slight home favorite

Previewing Thursday’s Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis and picks.

The Colorado Avalanche (11-5-2) face the Edmonton Oilers (12-6-2) at Rogers Place Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Avalanche-Oilers sports betting odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Avalanche at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Philipp Grubauer vs. Mike Smith

Grubauer is projected to start after missing the last week due to injury. He has posted a 6-3-2 record with a 2.80 goals against average and .915 save percentage. He had lost four of his previous five starts before the injury.

Smith expects to get the nod Thursday night. He is 5-5-1 with a 2.58 GAA and .913 SV%. After a 52-save effort against Pittsburgh on November 2, Smith has lost two straight starts while allowing nine goals on just 48 shots.

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Avalanche at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Avalanche 4, Oilers 3

Moneyline (ML)

The AVALANCHE (+110) are an against the grain play with Colorado likely getting their starting goaltender back while Edmonton has been struggling of late. Nathan MacKinnon has been able to carry Colorado with seven goals and 15 points on 60 shots over his last 10 games.

A $10 bet with Colorado results in an $11 profit with an Avalanche win.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The -250 odds for Colorado scream AVOID. Edmonton at (-1.5, +200) is arguably a worse choice.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 6.5 (+125) may prove to be a solid play Thursday night as one goaltender (Grubauer) is coming off an injury and the other (Smith) has shown a poor form of late. The star power on offense should translate into goals.

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