Oilers vs Rangers Prediction 10/14/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 1-0-1 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the victory. The Oilers out shot Vancouver by a total of 37-15, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton also recorded 22 hits and 13 blocked shots in the win. The Oilers got goals from Draisaitl, Mangiapane, and Philp, while Kapanen led the team with six hits in the game. Edmonton started Pickard, who stopped 14 out of 15 shots, which was a .933 save percentage. 

Edmonton started the season with a 4-3 loss to Calgary in a shootout in their first game. The Oilers have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Connor McDavid have led Edmonton with three points this year. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 0-0-1 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .864 save percentage this year. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 2-2-0 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 1-0 in their last game. New York couldn’t get their offense going and they allowed one goal in the second period for the loss. The Rangers out shot Washington by a total of 35-21, won 65.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. New York also recorded 18 hits and 16 blocked shots in the loss. The Rangers were led by Zibanejad, who had seven shots on goal, while Rempe and Miller both had four hits in the game. New York started Quick, who stopped 20 out of 21 shots, which was a .952 save percentage. 

New York started the season with a loss to Pittsburgh, but picked up wins against Buffalo and Pittsburgh after that. The Rangers have scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 1.25 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill this season. Adam Fox has led New York with three goals and one assist, while Sam Carrick and JT Miller both have three points so far this year. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 2-1-0 with a 0.67 goals against average and a .976 save percentage this season. 

Why the New York Rangers will win

The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Oilers and Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
The Oilers have lost five of their last seven games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Rangers have covered the puck line in 25 of their last 30 games as home underdogs following a home loss.
The Oilers have lost the first period in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

The Oilers have won nine of their last 10 games following a home win.
The Rangers have lost nine of their last 11 night games at Madison Square Garden.
The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games following a home win.
The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games at Madison Square Garden.
The Rangers have lost the first period in six of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

Seven of the Rangers’ last eight night games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
Each of the Oilers’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last four road games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

J.T. Miller has scored a goal in three of the Rangers’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in four of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs.
Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in seven of the Rangers’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
J.T. Miller has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances at Madison Square Garden.
Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in five of the Oilers’ last six games as favorites.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances at Madison Square Garden.
Leon Draisaitl ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (1) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The New York Rangers rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
The New York Rangers rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (0).
The Edmonton Oilers rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
The Edmonton Oilers rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

Oilers vs Rangers Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, and even in their last loss, they generated plenty of shots on goal. The Rangers are 0-2-0 at home this year, while the Oilers are playing their first road game. Edmonton gave up two very soft goals in their loss to Calgary, but they bounced back with a win over the Canucks. New York has had elite goaltending to start the year and I think they can slow down this Edmonton attack. Take the under here.