Boston Bruins (20-17-5) vs Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm (TD Garden)
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Bruins +125 / Edmonton Oilers -145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 7th at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 24-12-3 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Edmonton scored the first three goals in the game, but they needed an empty net goal to put the game away late. The Oilers out shot Seattle by a total of 32-17, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Podkolzin, and Skinner, while Pickard stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Oilers defeated the Ducks by a score of 3-2 and the Hockey Club by a score of 4-1. Edmonton has won three games in a row and six of their last eight, and they are currently in the top three of the Pacific standings with 51 points. Edmonton has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 29 goals, 30 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 15 goals, 39 assists, and 110 shots on goal this season. Stuart Skinner is 15-8-3 with a 2.78 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 20-17-5 this season after they lost to the Islanders in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Boston led 1-0 early in the first period, but they needed two goals in the third to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 37-30, won 48.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Brazeau, Koepke, and Pastrnak, while Korpisalo stopped 32 out of 37 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Bruins lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-4 and the Rangers by a score of 2-1. Boston has lost four games in a row and five of their last six, and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 45 points. Boston has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 12.6% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 17 goals, 25 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Brad Marchand has added 15 goals, 17 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 13-13-3 with a 2.91 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Oilers
- The home team has won seven of the Oilers’ last eight games.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as road favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 12 of the last 13 games between the Oilers and Bruins.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 17 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last eight night games at TD Garden against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 Tuesday games at TD Garden have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Oilers and Bruins.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games against the Oilers at TD Garden.
- Mason Lohrei has recorded an assist in five of the Bruins’ last six home games.
- Brad Marchand has recorded a point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Oilers at TD Garden.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games as favorites.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 14 games as favorites.
Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Boston limps into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 11 goals in their last two games. The Bruins are 12-6-3 at home this year, while the Oilers are 10-5-2 on the road. Edmonton continues to be one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference and their defense has led the way, as they have allowed two goals or fewer in six of their last eight games. We know Boston isn’t going to struggle forever and I actually think they have been pretty competitive in their last two games. Give me the Bruins to get the win and snap their losing streak here.