Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 11/16/24

The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs meet Saturday in NHL action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s an Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction. This article will include an Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Pick.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Islanders and Predators, and they play the Canadiens and Senators next. The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring on 15.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton with 12 goals, Connor McDavid has 13 assists and Jeff Skinner has 49 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 62.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Stuart Skinner has given up 34 goals on 286 shots faced, and Calvin Packard has allowed 16 goals on 146 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Capitals, lost to the Senators, and they play the Utah Hockey Club, Panthers, and Golden Knights next. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities. William Nylander leads Toronto with 12 shots on goal, Mitch Marner has 17 shots on goal and John Tavares has 61 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 2.61 goals per game and are killing 84.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 23 goals on 327 shots faced, and Joseph Woll has given up 12 goals on 122 shots.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena following a win.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost the first period in three of their last four games as favorites following an overtime win.

Edmonton Oilers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers are going to get respect from oddsmakers because it looks like they’ve found their form with three straight wins, the last two coming in overtime. Have the Oilers rebounded from their hangover? Possibly. Still, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been the better team overall this season and there’s value to getting them as a home dog. Also, the home team has won each of the last 5 games between the Maple Leafs and Oilers. The Maple Leafs are 7-3-0 on their home ice this season. Give me the plus money.