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Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-15) and Edmonton Oilers (36-24-8) battle at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Blue Jackets-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Blue Jackets at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

Joonas Korpisalo vs. Mikko Koskinen

Korpisalo heads to Northern Alberta searching for his 20th win of the season. He carries a 19-11-5 record, 2.58 goals against average and .912 save percentage with two shutouts into play. He is just 6-2-4 in his 11 starts and 12 appearances on the road this season. He was tuned up earlier this season by the Oilers, allowing four goals on just 12 shots before being pulled after 24:56 in a loss Oct. 30 in Columbus.

Koskinen is 17-13-2 on the season with a .914 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He stopped all 10 shots he faced in relief of starter Mike Smith Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Blue Jackets at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 5, Blue Jackets 3

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-175) aren’t terribly expensive despite the fact they’re 5-2 in their past seven games against the Eastern Conference, and 14-3 in their past 17 games against Metropolitan Division opponents. On the flip side, the Blue Jackets (+145) are just 2-11 in their past 13 games overall, 1-6 in their past seven against winning teams and 0-6 in their past six on the road.

A $10 bet on the Oilers to win returns a profit of $5.70, while a $10 wager on the Blue Jackets results in a profit of $14.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The OILERS (-1.5, +155) are a tremendous value at home. They won the first meeting 4-1, and 12 of their past 16 victories have resulted in a cover of the puck line. Take advantage.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-125) has cashed in 10 of the past 13 meetings in Edmonton. That’s over the span of 13 years, so not as important as the here and now. The Over is 7-2 in the past nine overall for the Jackets, and 6-1 in their past seven on the road. The Over is 6-2 in Edmonton’s past eight as a home favorite, too, and 5-1-1 in its past seven against losing sides.

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Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and best bets

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

The Edmonton Oilers (35-23-8) and Dallas Stars (37-21-7) will lock horns at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m. ET Tuesday. 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

Mikko Koskinen vs. Ben Bishop

Koskinen is 16-13-2 with a 2.89 goals against average (GAA) and .911 save percentage. He ‘should’ get the start in Dallas after Mike Smith made 27 saves in an 8-3 win at Nashville Monday. It’s rare goalies are tasked with starts in back-to-back days, although it might be tempting considering Smith is 7-1-3 with a 2.68 GAA and .913 SV% in 11 starts since the All-Star break.

Bishop, 21-14-4 with a 2.49 GAA and .921 SV% this season, will be happy to be back at home. He has rather stark splits, going 8-5-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .907 SV% on the road, and 13-9-2 with a sparkling 2.19 GAA and .930 SV% at home.

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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 (+145) are the value play on the road. Dallas (-176) is strong on home ice, but Edmonton’s offense is clicking. The Oilers lit the lamp eight times in Nashville Monday, and they rank No. 1 on the power play at 29.3 percent and rank second on the penalty kill at 84.2 percent. Special teams have been the key to their success and that should continue Tuesday. Keep in mind you’ll be betting against some series trends, as Edmonton is 10-32-1 in the past 43 trips to Dallas, and 26-59-1 in the past 86 in this series.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Oilers ML returns a profit of $14.50 if they win, while a $10 wager on the Stars ML only profits $5.68 if they prevail.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

If you’re not feeling the Oilers (+1.5, -189) straight up and want a little insurance, you can eat the chalk and feel safe. It’s better to just go with the moneyline. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 5.5 (-115) is the play. The Under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 vs. Western Conference teams for the Stars, while going 5-2 in the Oilers’ past seven against winning teams. The Under is also 4-1 in Edmonton’s past five as a road dog, and 4-1 in the past five meetings with Dallas.

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Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and best bets

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

The Calgary Flames (26-19-6) and Edmonton Oilers (26-18-5) will renew acquaintances Wednesday at Rogers Place at 10 p.m. ET. We analyze the Flames-Oilers sports betting odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Flames at Oilers: Projected starting goalies

David Rittich vs. Mike Smith

The all-star Rittich gets the nod after Cam Talbot made the start, and took the shootout loss, in Tuesday’s home game against the St. Louis Blues. Rittich has posted a 19-12-5 record, 2.77 goals against average and .913 save percentage across his 36 starts. He has faced the Oilers just once this season, allowing one goal on 29 shots in a 5-1 win in Edmonton Dec. 27.

Smith checks into this one with a 12-9-3 record, 2.96 goals against average and .901 save percentage through 24 starts and two relief appearances. The Kingston, Ontario native replaced a shaky Mikko Koskinen in that 5-1 loss to Rittich and the Flames Dec. 27, stopping six of the seven shots he faced in relief.

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Flames at Oilers: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Oilers 4, Flames 2

Moneyline (ML)

The OILERS (-125) have won five of their previous seven home battles against the Flames (+105), although Calgary is 6-2 in the past eight meetings. The favorite is also 8-1 in the previous nine in this series, too. The fact the Flames just played Tuesday also works against them, especially since they went to a shootout and then had the quick turnaround for travel, albeit a short jump up to Edmonton.

A $10 bet on the Oilers to win returns a profit of $8, while a $10 wager on the Flames results in a profit of $10.50.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The Oilers (-1.5, +220) are the lean here, although I’d go super, super light if I were you. The Flames (+1.5, -278) are just too risky to play, especially considering their poor record in recent games in Edmonton, and the fact they might have tired legs after going to a shootout Tuesday. AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-133) is the play, although I don’t like the added juice tacked on, and don’t love the number that much anyway. If you play the alternate line of Over 6.5 (+135), I’m not terribly keen on this one being a high-scoring affair. I barely like the 5.5. The Under is also 33-16-4 in the past 53 meetings between these provincial rivals in Edmonton. The best play might be not to play at all.

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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

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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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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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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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