Keep reading to see our Rangers 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 Rangers have a 12-5-1 so far this season.
- The Rangers come into the game ranked 7th in shots on goal.
- The Rangers are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Islanders.
- The Oilers host the Rangers with a record of 10-9-2.
- Edmonton is 18th in power play goals this season.
- The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Flames.
Rangers vs Oilers Preview
Planning on watching today's Rangers and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers in a non-conference matchup.
Rangers vs. Oilers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Rangers at Edmonton Oilers
- Where: Edmonton at Rogers Place
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, NYR +109 | EDM -129 O/U 6.5
Rangers Preview: Can New York Pull Off a Road Win?
With a 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers improved to 12-5-1 this season. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.
Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers held a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board, and they sealed the win with a goal at 5:18 in the third period, followed by an empty-netter from Panarin.
Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals in their 5-2 win over the Islanders, bringing his season total to nine. He found the net on one of his five shots, adding an empty-net goal with 3:23 left in the game. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net, marking his first goal of the season.
The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored their third goal on a power play. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to eight. The Rangers had 14 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their third-period performance, where they shut out the Islanders, into their next game. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Rangers' defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed in the third came with just 8 seconds left in the 2nd period.
Oilers Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Oilers?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved above .500 to 10-9-2. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.
All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-netter to seal the victory.
Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner followed with his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period. Zach Hyman, with his 3rd goal, broke a 2-2 tie on a power play at 9:50 in the third period. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, with just 3 seconds left.
The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl added two assists, bringing his season total to 8. Edmonton scored twice in the first period, went scoreless in the second, and added two more in the third.
Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first two goals of the game, one in the second period and another early in the third. However, they shut down the Flames after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.
Rangers vs Oilers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although New York has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Across the Oilers last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-9, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Rangers have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
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Rangers vs Oilers Free Pick
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