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Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers Prediction 3/16/25 NHL Picks
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New York Rangers (33-28-6) vs Edmonton Oilers (38-24-4)
March 16, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: New York Rangers +124 / Edmonton Oilers -148 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (38-24-4, 23-43 ATS) are struggling at this juncture of the season after losing eight of the previous 12 games. The Oilers experienced a five-game losing streak in February, and although they started playing a bit better in March, it’s still not enough for the team on the hunt for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers opened their four-game road trip with a couple of losses to the Sabres and Devils but managed to avoid the third straight defeat with an overtime win over the Islanders. Edmonton is 3rd in the Pacific Division Standings with 80 points, one behind the Kings and six behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Oilers score 3.20 goals per game on average (10th), while they concede 2.91 GPG (14th). This season, Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 100 points (49 G and 51 A). Connor McDavid has 85 points (24 G and 61 A), while Evan Bouchard chips in with 53 points (13 G and 40 A).
Calvin Pickard (16-7-0) is expected to start for the Oilers at the goal on Sunday against the Rangers. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.67 goals per game this year with a .898 SV% and no shutouts.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (33-28-6, 30-37 ATS) were going through a tough period earlier this month as they suffered four consecutive defeats to the Capitals, Senators, Blue Jackets, and Jets. They bounced back with a pair of victories over the Wild and Blue Jackets, getting a shutout in Columbus. New York is now back home and will stay here for the next four games. The Rangers are 4th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 72 points, 24 behind the leaders Washington Capitals.
The Rangers average 3.01 goals per game this year (13th), while they allow 3.00 GPG (19th). Artemi Panarin leads the team with 71 points (29 G and 42 A). Adam Fox contributes 49 points (5 G and 44 A), while Mika Zibanejad has 49 points (15 G and 34 A).
Igor Shesterkin (23-22-4) will likely take his place in the cage for the Rangers on Sunday against the Oilers. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.79 goals per game this year with a .907 SV% and five shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Oilers’ last 11 night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Rangers’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Oilers’ last five games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five home games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New York Rangers rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The New York Rangers rank 28th in the league for shots against per game this season (30.1).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.29).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.86).
Oilers vs Rangers Prediction
The Oilers won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters and were better in the first meeting of the season when it was 6-2 in Edmonton. The game total for this tilt is rather high, which is an opportunity for me to back Under. I am saying it’s high because I wasn’t impressed with either offense recently. Only two of the Rangers’ last ten games produced 7+ goals, while Under occurred in six of Edmonton’s previous ten games. The Oilers have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 54 away games. Shesterkin is in fine form at the moment; he conceded just four goals in the last three games. I expect him to be strong at the goal once again. Go with Under.
