Keep reading to see our Predators vs Oilers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Predators visit Edmonton with a record of 5-9-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Predators are currently 15th in the league.
- The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.
- The Oilers play host to the Predators with a 8-7-1 record.
- The Oilers come into the game ranked 2nd in shots on goal.
- The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Flames.
Predators vs Oilers Preview
Betting on today's Predators and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Predators.
Predators vs. Oilers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Nashville Predators at Edmonton Oilers
- Where: Edmonton at Rogers Place
- Date: Thursday, November 14th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, NAS +150 | EDM -179 O/U 6
Predators Preview: Do the Predators Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Nashville improved to 5-9-2 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals from five different players.
After a scoreless first period, Nashville's offense got going with Steven Stamkos' second goal of the season, coming on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added his first goal, also on a power play, in the third period. Filip Forsberg netted his 7th goal on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.
The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. They had 15 giveaways and recorded 7 assists. Nashville's offense has now scored 5 goals in back-to-back games.
Defensively, the Predators will look to build on their previous performance, where they gave up just two goals to the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. However, they’ll aim to improve on a couple of late goals they allowed, including one at 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd.
Oilers Preview: Can Edmonton Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 8-7-1 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
Four different Oilers found the net, and Edmonton never trailed in this one. Zach Hyman’s goal in the third period broke a 2-2 tie, and Mattias Janmark sealed the win with an empty-netter.
Edmonton’s offense registered 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Calgary, with 10 giveaways. The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Leon Draisaitl netting his 9th goal of the season and Jeff Skinner adding his 3rd. Zach Hyman also scored his 3rd goal on a power play in the third period, while Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.
Hyman picked up his 2nd assist of the season on Skinner’s goal, and Draisaitl added two more assists, bringing his total to 8. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins contributed his 5th assist on Hyman’s power-play goal. The Oilers were held scoreless in the second period before adding two more in the third.
Edmonton's defense gave up two goals to the Flames, one of which tied the game at 2-2 early in the 3rd period. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Oilers' defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits.
Predators vs Oilers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Nashville has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
- Through their last five home contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
- Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Predators have an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 against the spread.
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