Nashville Predators (3-5-1) vs Edmonton Oilers (4-5-1)
Game Info: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -130 / Edmonton Oilers +110 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 31st at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 4-5-1 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Edmonton allowed the first six goals of the game, but they did score with under a minute left in the game to avoid the shutout. The Oilers outshot Columbus by a total of 32-25, won 61.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got their lone goal from Ekholm, while Skinner allowed six goals on 25 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated Detroit by a score of 3-2 and Pittsburgh by a score of 4-0. Edmonton has scored 2.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 13.8% on the power play and 62.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid is out with an injury, so Leon Draisaitl leads the team with six goals, four assists, and 26 shots on goal, while Calvin Pickard is 2-1-0 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 3-5-1 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they were able to tie the game up, before losing in overtime. The Predators outshot Tampa Bay by a total of 37-27, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Nyquist and O’Reilly, while Saros stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators won three games against Columbus, Chicago, and Boston. Nashville has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.44 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 93.1% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly have led Nashville with eight points each, while Juuse Saros is 2-4-1 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Why the Predators will beat the Oilers
- The Oilers have lost each of their last five games following a road loss.
- The home team has won three of the Predators’ last four games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a road loss.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have lost the third period in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six road games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between the Oilers and Predators have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight road games against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last four home games against the Oilers.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last seven Thursday night games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last six home games.
- Ryan O’Reilly has recorded an assist in each of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with the Oilers as underdogs against the Predators.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances at Bridgestone Arena.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games as road underdogs against the Predators.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as underdogs against the Predators.
Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this game playing much better recently, as they have gone 3-0-1 in their last four games. The Predators started the season playing pretty poorly, but they are getting more comfortable playing with each other and are starting to look dangerous. Edmonton has won two of their last three games, but they will be without McDavid for a few weeks. The Oilers are having some minor goaltender issues and the loss of McDavid is a major concern for me. Take the Preds at home.