Predators vs Oilers Prediction 3/15/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 15th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 29-27-9 this season after they lost to the Canucks in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Nashville led 3-1 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last four minutes and ended up losing in the shootout. The Predators were out shot by a total of 27-19, won 41.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Jost (2) and Wood, while Saros stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Sabres by a score of 3-2 before that. The Predators have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 67 points. Nashville has scored 2.94 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 22 goals and 39 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 28 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 23-19-7 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 32-26-9 this year after they lost to the Blues 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 in the final eight minutes and lost with nine seconds left in overtime. The Oilers out shot St. Louis by a total of 38-25, won 51.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Kapanen and McDavid, while Ingram stopped 22 out of 25 shots, which was an .880 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Stars by a score of 7-2, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 4-3 before that. The Oilers have lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 73 points. Edmonton has scored 3.51 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 32.1% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 37 goals and 74 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 34 goals and 62 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Tristan Jarry, who is 7-6-1 with a 4.17 goals against average and an .855 save percentage for the Oilers this year. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Predators have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
• The Oilers have won eight of their last nine games against the Predators at Rogers Place.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs after coming off a shootout.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last three games at Rogers Place when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Predators have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have won four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage against Oilers.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games at Rogers Place.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a shootout loss.
• The Predators have won the first period in four of their last five games after coming off a shootout.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last seven Sunday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Oilers’ last three home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 15 night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Predators’ last seven road games.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in five of the Oilers’ last six games against the Predators at Rogers Place.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Adam Wilsby has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with the Predators as road underdogs.
• Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in five of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Predators vs Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after a third period collapse on Friday night and they are looking to snap a two game losing streak. The Oilers are 16-11-4 at home this year, while the Predators are 12-14-6 on the road. Nashville has alternated wins and losses over their last five games, but they also blew a third period lead in their last game. We know Edmonton struggles on defense, but they should be ok against this Nashville attack. Take the Oilers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Oilers -1.5