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Edmonton Oilers Favored Over Detroit Red Wings in Interconference Clash

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 vs Edmonton Stats

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.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers secured their third straight win and seventh in the last nine games by defeating the Seattle team at home on Monday night. With a season record of 32-15-3, the Oilers are currently tied for the top spot in the Pacific Division with the Golden Knights. They rank 6th in the league for goals per game, averaging 3.32 goals per contest, and are tied for 6th in goals against, allowing 2.70 goals per night. Edmonton also stands 7th in power play success, converting 24.4% of their chances, but are tied for 21st in penalty killing with a success rate of 77.4%. In their recent victory against Seattle, the Oilers erased one-goal deficits and secured the win on home ice. The game saw Edmonton with a 31-28 shot advantage, with Calvin Pickard making 26 saves in goal. Stuart Skinner is expected to start in goal for the next game. On the other hand, despite their strong performance, Edmonton has struggled in recent matchups against Detroit, losing their last three meetings.

Red Wings Face Tough Challenge Against Red-Hot Oilers at Home

Both teams are entering this contest with impressive winning streaks, with the Red Wings securing three straight victories while the Oilers have won seven of their last nine games. Detroit has struggled on the road this season, boasting a record of 9-10-3 away from home, compared to Edmonton's impressive 18-8-1 record at home. The Red Wings have shown a significant drop in offensive production when playing on the road, averaging just 2.64 goals per game compared to three goals per game at home. With McDavid back in action alongside Draisaitl, Hyman, and Nugent-Hopkins, the Oilers are a formidable force that Detroit may struggle to contain. Given Edmonton's strong performance at home, it is advisable to place your bet on the Oilers for this matchup.

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