Detroit Red Wings (4-4) vs Edmonton Oilers (3-4-1)
Game Info: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings +155 / Edmonton Oilers -185 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 27th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 3-4-1 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Edmonton scored two goals in the second and two goals in the third for the shutout victory. The Oilers out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 50-27, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Nugent-Hopkins, Bouchard, and Ekholm, while Skinner stopped all 27 shots that he faced.
Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to Carolina and Dallas by scores of 3-2 and 4-1. Edmonton has scored 2.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 58.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with three goals, five assists, and 26 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 2-3-1 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .890 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 4-4-0 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. Detroit was able to erase a 3-1 deficit in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 39-25, won 67.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat, Rasmussen, and Raymond, while Lyon stopped 34 out of 38 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Red Wings had won three games in a row against the Devils, Islanders, and Predators. Detroit has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 62.5% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with one goal, seven assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Cam Talbot is 2-1-0 with a 3.21 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Red Wings
- The Oilers have won four of their last five games against the Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won the second period in four of their last five games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Oilers’ last 11 road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Red Wings’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 games as favorites against the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Red Wings’ last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena.
- J.T. Compher has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with the Red Wings as home underdogs.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games at Little Caesars Arena.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has scored at least one goal in three of the Oilers’ last four games against the Red Wings.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded an assist in each of the Oilers’ last four games against the Red Wings.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last seven road games against the Red Wings.
Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after having their three game winning streak snapped on Saturday, as they were out shot once again. The Red Wings have been able to pick up a few wins recently, but they are being badly outshot. Edmonton is still below .500 on the season, but they just dominated Pittsburgh in their last game, putting up 50 shots on goal. Detroit needs to really improve their play if they want to stay in this game, which I don’t think is going to happen, especially on a back to back. Take the Oilers -1.5 here.