Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are set to face off in an interconference clash in Western Canada on Thursday night. Detroit comes into the game off a 5-2 win over
Game outlook
The Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are set to face off in an interconference clash in Western Canada on Thursday night. Detroit comes into the game off a 5-2 win over Los Angeles, while Edmonton secured a 4-2 victory over the Kraken in their previous matchups. The Oilers have dominated recent meetings between the two teams, with a 6-3-1 record in the last 10 games and a current three-game winning streak. Edmonton is the betting favorite with odds opening at -258 and the current line sitting at Edmonton -270. Stay tuned for our Red Wings vs. Oilers prediction for this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Wings +223 | Oilers -270
Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-118) | Oilers -1.5 (-102)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 73%.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings achieved their third consecutive victory by defeating the Kings at home in their latest game on Monday night. With a record of 24-21-5, they currently hold the sixth spot in the Atlantic Division, trailing the top position held by Toronto by nine points. They are also three points behind the Senators for a playoff spot and two points behind Tampa Bay for a wild card spot. The team averages 2.84 goals per game, ranking them 21st in the league in scoring, while allowing an average of 3.12 goals against, placing them at 20th in the league in defense. Detroit has demonstrated success on the power play, with a 27.8% success rate, but struggles with penalty killing, successfully navigating only 69.6% of shorthanded situations. In their recent game, the Red Wings dominated the Kings in the final two periods, earning a 6-2 victory. The team was led by Lucas Raymond, who scored his 20th goal of the season, and Alex DeBrincat, who scored his 21st goal on the power play. Cam Talbot stood out with 23 saves in the win and is expected to start in the next game as well. Despite their current power ranking of 12, Detroit ranks 21st in offense and 20th in defense while holding a record of 24-21-5 for the season.