Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1)
Game Info: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -210 / Pittsburgh Penguins +175 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 25th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-4-1 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-3 in a shootout in their last game. Pittsburgh led 2-1 and 3-2 in the third, but they blew the lead and ended up losing in the shootout. The Penguins outshot Calgary by a total of 38-25, won 63.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Acciari, Rakell, and Rust, while Nedeljkovic stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Penguins lost to Winnipeg and Carolina by scores of 6-3 and 4-1. Pittsburgh has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 4.25 goals against per game, while also going 24% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with two goals, nine assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Alex Nedeljkovic is 0-1-1 with a 3.86 goals-against average and a .869 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 2-4-1 this year after they lost to Carolina in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton led 2-0 in the third period, but they allowed two goals and lost with seven seconds left in overtime. The Oilers outshot Carolina by a total of 35-33, won 55.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got both of their goals from McDavid, while Skinner stopped 30 out of 33 shots in the loss.
Prior to that loss, the Oilers lost to Dallas by a score of 4-1, but did beat Nashville and Philadelphia before that. Edmonton has scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.86 goals against per game, while also going 10.5% on the power play and 54.5% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with three goals, five assists, and 21 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 1-3-1 with a 3.74 goals-against average and a .866 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Penguins
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six Friday games.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Penguins.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Rogers Place.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in six of their last seven games as underdogs following a shootout win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five night games between the Penguins and Oilers at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Penguins’ last seven Friday games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 16 games following a shootout win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Oilers’ last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored the first goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games against the Penguins at Rogers Place.
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of his last five home appearances against the Penguins.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Rogers Place.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 15 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Rogers Place.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Erik Karlsson has recorded an assist in four of the Penguins’ last five games.
- Rickard Rakell has scored a goal in three of the Penguins’ last four road games.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in seven of the Penguins’ last eight games as road underdogs.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this game trying to snap their three-game losing streak, and they have allowed 14 goals in those three losses. The Penguins have struggled to get good goaltending this season, but they are taking on an Edmonton team that is only scoring two goals per game. The Oilers have lost two straight and their offense has not found its groove yet. I do think Edmonton will have a strong showing in this game, especially against this Pittsburgh defense, so give me the Oilers to win by at least two goals here.