Oilers vs Rangers Prediction 11/1/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Oilers vs Rangers Prediction

We know the Rangers have played their best hockey at home this season, and they have the rest advantage. The Oilers are on the end of a back-to-back. Cool. The Oilers are also playing the better hockey and are coming off two straight shutouts. We’re getting the team in better form at the favorable price, and you can make a lot of money in this business finding spots like this.

The Rangers have cooled off with losses in 5 of their last 6 games, and their defense has allowed 18 goals in their last three games alone. Also, as good as the Rangers have been at home, the Oilers are undefeated on the road through six games. This line makes no sense, but I’m not asking any questions. Give me the Oilers and the plus money.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Flames and Islanders, and they play the Devils next. The Oilers have won 10 of their last 13 games.

The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 4.21 goals per game and are scoring 33.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton with 12 goals, Connor McDavid has 29 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 42 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 74.4 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Devon Levi has given up 22 goals on 194 shots faced, and Tristan Jarry has allowed 18 goals on 171 shots.

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers lost to the Kings and Senators, and play the Blues next. The Rangers have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

The New York Rangers are averaging 3.14 goals per game and are scoring 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Alexis Lafreniere leads New York with 9 goals, Adam Fox has 16 assists, and Pavel Dorofeyev has 42 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 90.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 8 goals on 109 shots faced, and Dylan Garand has given up 23 goals on 228 shots.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Rangers have won seven of their last eight home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Oilers have lost five of their last six away games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against the Rangers.
• The Rangers have lost seven of their last eight night games at Madison Square Garden following a home loss.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Rangers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last five night games at Madison Square Garden following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Tye Kartye has scored at least one goal in three of the Rangers’ last four games as favorites.
• Adam Fox has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last eight home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• J.T. Miller has recorded 30 career assists against the Oilers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 12 night games.
• Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (29) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers rank 2nd in the league for power play goals against this season (4).
• The New York Rangers rank T4th in the league in short-handed goals this season (2).
• The Edmonton Oilers are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Edmonton Oilers rank T1st in the league for power play goals this season (16).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Oilers