Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 3/13/25 NHL Picks

New Jersey Devils (35-25-6) vs Edmonton Oilers (37-23-4)

Game Info: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Prudential Center)

Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils +130 / Edmonton Oilers -155 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 13 at  Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.  Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers (37-23-4, 23-41 ATS) experienced their worst period of the season during which they suffered five consecutive defeats. The Oilers did win three of the next five games, defeating the Hurricanes, Canadiens, and Stars, but opened their four-game road trip with a 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Edmonton is 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 78 points, five behind the leaders Golden Knights and a point ahead of the Kings.

The Oilers score 3.23 goals per game on average (9th), while they concede 2.94 GPG (15th). This season, Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 97 points (46 G and 51 A). Connor McDavid has 82 points (24 G and 58 A), while Evan Bouchard chips in with 51 points (12 G and 39 A).

Stuart Skinner (22-16-4) is expected to start for the Oilers at the goal on Thursday against the Devils. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.88 goals per game this year with a .896 SV% and two shutouts.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils (35-25-6, 28-38 ATS) didn't play well last week when they lost three games in a row but managed to bounce back with victories over the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Devils scored eight goals in those two wins, even though they played without their best player Jack Hughes. Unfortunately for them, Hughes will miss the remainder of the season with a shoulder injury. New Jersey is 3rd in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 76 points, six behind the Hurricanes and 18 behind the top-placed Capitals.

The Devils average 2.98 goals per game this year (14th), while they allow 2.53 GPG (2nd). Jesper Bratt leads the team with 73 points (18 G and 55 A). Nico Hischier contributes 50 points (27 G and 23 A), while Timo Meier has 42 points (18 G and 24 A).

Jacob Markstrom (22-12-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Devils on Thursday against the Oilers. The 35-year-old is allowing 2.36 goals per game this year with a .906 SV% and three shutouts.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the Devils' last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • Nine of the Oilers' last 10 night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Devils' last 11 games as underdogs.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Oilers' last 10 Thursday night games.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The New Jersey Devils rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.80%).
  • The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
  • The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.0).
  • The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.30).

Oilers vs Devils Prediction

These teams have traded wins over the last few years as each recorded five in the previous ten H2H duels. The Devils won three of the past five, including the first clash of the season when it was 3-0 in Edmonton. It's going to be a close game and it's hard to predict a winner. I am going with goals and a low-scoring affair, even though the Oilers have a top-10 offense. New Jersey has the second-best defense in the NHL and the Devils already proved that in the last H2H. The hosts know that an ope-play, classic shootout game will only bring them misery against a high-scoring team, so they will stick to defense here. I am going with Under.

Oliver’s Pick Under 6

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