| MATCHUP | Edmonton Oilers | Boston Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-12-6 | 20-14-0 |
| Where | TD Garden, Boston, MA | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 18th 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 16-12-6 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 3-2 in the second period, but they scored three of the last five goals to pull away with the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 30-23, won 62% of the face-offs, and went 3-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid (2), Podkolzin, Savoie, and Bouchard, while Jarry stopped 26 out of 30 shots, which was an .867 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-3 before that. The Oilers have won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 38 points. Edmonton has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 32.6% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 20 goals and 36 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 17 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 2-0-0 with a 3.50 goals against average and an .879 save percentage for the Oilers this season.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 20-14-0 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Boston trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the last four goals to get the win. The Bruins out shot Utah by a total of 23-21, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Eyssimont, Geekie (2), and Mittelstadt, while Swayman stopped 20 out of 21 shots, which was a .952 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Wild by a score of 6-2, but did beat the Jets by a score of 6-3 before that. The Bruins have won five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 40 points. Boston has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 25.5% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 13 goals and 25 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 24 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 14-8-0 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Oilers have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
- The Bruins have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games at TD Garden following a home win.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 night games following a road win.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Bruins’ last 10 night games at TD Garden following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Oilers’ last six night games against the Bruins following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 20 of the Oilers’ last 21 Thursday night games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Elias Lindholm has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last five games at TD Garden.
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last five games at TD Garden.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 18 Thursday night road appearances.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as road favorites.
Oilers vs Bruins Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored 16 goals in those three wins. The Oilers are 8-9-3 on the road this year, while the Bruins are 12-5-0 at home. Boston has won five of their last six games and they have scored at least four goals in four of their last five. The Bruins have been very good on home ice this year and we are getting them at a great price, so give me Boston to get the win here.