Check out our free Penguins vs Oilers pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Edmonton. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Penguins make their way to Edmonton at 3-4-1.
- The Penguins come into the game ranked 6th in shots on goal.
- The Penguins are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
- The Oilers have a 2-4-1 so far this season.
- Edmonton is 15th in power play goals this season.
- The Oilers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Hurricanes.
Penguins vs Oilers Preview
The Penguins and Oilers are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers will host the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins.
Penguins vs. Oilers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers
- Where: Edmonton at Rogers Place
- Date: Friday, October 25th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, PIT +183 | EDM -222 O/U 6.5
Penguins Preview: Can Pittsburgh Lock in a Road Win?
After a 4-3 loss to the Flames, the Penguins are now 3-4-1 this season. Pittsburgh was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals. The combined score reached 7, surpassing the total.
The Penguins took the lead twice in the third period, but Calgary tied it up each time. The Flames scored the game-winner with just 43 seconds left in regulation.
Pittsburgh took 38 shots on goal but managed only three scores in their 4-3 loss to Calgary. Rickard Rakell netted his fifth goal of the season, while Noel Acciari added his second. Bryan Rust scored his third goal, which came on a power play at 13:29 in the second period.
The Penguins were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board with Rust's power-play goal. Rakell followed with a goal at 17:28 in the third period, and Acciari added another at 6:20 in the final period. Pittsburgh had 16 giveaways in the game.
Despite leading 3-2 late in the third period, the Penguins' defense couldn't hold on, allowing the Flames to tie the game with just 43 seconds left in regulation. Pittsburgh also gave up three shootout goals, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Alex Nedeljkovic made 22 saves with a save percentage of 88.0%.
Oilers Preview: Will Edmonton Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With a 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Oilers dropped to 2-4-1 for the season. Edmonton built a 2-0 lead by the second period, but Carolina responded with three unanswered goals, including the game-winner in overtime.
Edmonton, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
Connor McDavid was the lone scorer for the Oilers in their 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes, netting his 2nd and 3rd goals of the season. He opened the scoring at 16:26 in the first period and added another on a power play at 17:30 in the second.
Despite taking 35 shots on goal, Edmonton only managed two goals. The Oilers recorded 17 giveaways and earned three assists, with Leon Draisaitl picking up his third assist of the season.
Edmonton's defense faltered late, allowing three unanswered goals after the Oilers took a 2-0 lead. The first came just 44 seconds into the 3rd period, followed by another at 6:31 and the game-winner at 4:53 in overtime. Stuart Skinner finished with 30 saves and a 90.9% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 9 takeaways and 14 hits.
Penguins vs Oilers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Pittsburgh has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 3-7. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- 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.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Penguins have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 5-5.
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Penguins vs Oilers Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Oilers -222
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