Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup

Check out our free Oilers vs Red Wings pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Detroit. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.

  • The Oilers travel take on the Red Wings at 3-4-1.
  • Edmonton are currently 26th in assists this season..
  • The Oilers are coming off a 4-0 win vs. the Penguins.
  • The Red Wings are at 4-4-0.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Red Wings are currently 25th in the league.
  • The Red Wings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Sabres.

Oilers vs Red Wings Preview

Planning on watching today's Oilers and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on NHLN. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Red Wings. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.

Oilers vs. Red Wings Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings
  • Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Sunday, October 27th
  • Betting Odds EDM -1.5, EDM -192 | DET +161 O/U 6.5

Oilers Preview: Can Edmonton Secure a Road Victory?

Edmonton improved to 3-4-1 with a 4-0 win over the Penguins. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 7 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, and they held the Penguins scoreless. The Oilers didn’t get on the board until 7:00 into the second period.

Edmonton's offense fired 50 shots on goal in their game against Pittsburgh, scoring four times. The Oilers had 10 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before Leon Draisaitl netted his fourth goal of the season, followed by Evan Bouchard's second.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins added his first goal of the season, and Mattias Ekholm scored on a power play to close out the scoring. Viktor Arvidsson picked up three assists, bringing his total to three for the season.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they shut out the Penguins 4-0. Stuart Skinner recorded 27 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Oilers' defense added 7 takeaways, 11 hits, and 17 blocks.

Red Wings Preview: Taking a Look at the Red Wings Chances at Home

Detroit fell to 4-4-0 after a 5-3 loss to the Sabres. The Red Wings were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

After trailing 2-0, Alex DeBrincat put Detroit on the board in the first period. They tied it up at 3-3 in the second, but the Sabres pulled away with two more goals, including an empty-netter.

Alex DeBrincat netted his fourth goal of the season in the first period, while Michael Rasmussen added his second. Lucas Raymond, who already has 7 assists this season, scored his first goal of the year, which came on a shorthanded play in the second period.

Detroit managed 25 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 27 in the game. Moritz Seider picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 4.

Defensively, the Red Wings will want to improve after allowing five goals to the Sabres. Alex Lyon made 34 saves with a save percentage of 89.5%, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 12 hits. Detroit tied the game at 3-3 in the 2nd period, but they gave up the next two goals, including an empty-netter with 48 seconds left in the 3rd.

Oilers vs Red Wings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Across their last three home contests, Detroit has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
  • The Red Wings have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • In their last five contests as the favorite, Edmonton has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Bet on the Oilers vs Red Wings Game

Use the visual below to click on the odds you want to bet. This will take you to the sportsbook of your choice allowing you to sign up and make your bet

Oilers vs Red Wings Free Pick

Be sure to check out our other NHL Hockey betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
To Top