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Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA

Article updated Jan 9, 6:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming hockey matchup, the Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in an interconference battle in Pittsburgh. Edmonton heads into the

Game outlook

In this upcoming hockey matchup, the Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in an interconference battle in Pittsburgh. Edmonton heads into the game with a recent 4-0 victory over Boston, while Pittsburgh suffered a 4-3 shootout loss to Columbus in their previous game. The Oilers have dominated in recent matchups with an 8-2 record over the Penguins in their last 10 meetings, including winning the last seven games. Edmonton is currently favored to win with a -195 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -195 | Penguins +170

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+126) | Penguins +1.5 (-153)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 66%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to four games by defeating the struggling Boston Bruins on the road. Currently second in the Pacific Division with a 25-12-3 record, the Oilers are ranked 8th in the league in goals per game and 8th in goals against. Their power play success rate is 11th in the league, while their penalty killing rate is 22nd. In the recent game against Boston, Edmonton dominated play and secured a 3-0 victory. Key goals were scored by Adam Henrique, Connor McDavid, and Viktor Arvidsson. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 26 saves in the win. Looking ahead, Skinner is expected to start in the next game. For those looking to maximize profits this hockey season, it is recommended to consult the best NHL handicappers.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a shootout loss to Columbus, dropping to 1-2-3 in their last six games. They are currently 17-17-8 on the season, tied for fourth in the Metropolitan Division. Despite averaging 3.02 goals per game, they struggle defensively, allowing 3.62 goals per game. The Penguins have a strong power play conversion rate of 26.2% but are average in penalty killing at 80.3%. In their recent game against Columbus, Pittsburgh managed to salvage a point but ultimately fell in a shootout. They were outshot throughout the game and gave up a tying goal late in the third period. Tristan Jarry made 26 saves in the loss. The Penguins have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked #18 in offense and dead last in defense in the league. If you're interested in betting on NHL games, consider checking out our free NHL picks.

Edmonton Oilers Riding High, Pittsburgh Penguins Struggling in NHL Season Trajectories

At this juncture of the season, two teams are demonstrating contrasting trajectories. Edmonton has secured victories in four consecutive games, demonstrating a resurgence after a lackluster start. Conversely, Pittsburgh is struggling to gain momentum, hovering around a .500 win-loss record in the highly competitive Eastern Conference playoff race. The Penguins' recent performance of only one win in six games is cause for concern, especially considering their historical struggles against the Oilers. Despite Pittsburgh's previous superiority in past matchups, Edmonton's current momentum, led by the McDavid/Draisaitl duo, suggests that the visitors are favored to secure a fifth consecutive victory in this upcoming matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers-195 → -228Moved
  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins+167 → +193Moved
  • Spread · Edmonton Oilers-1.25 (+120) → -1.5 (+113)Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Penguins+1.25 (-144) → +1.5 (-133)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Edmonton Oilers
8-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pittsburgh Penguins
5-6 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-09T11:18:09.349Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Edmonton Oilers 5-3

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on January 9, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Pittsburgh Penguins' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 4-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+113) spread, Pittsburgh Penguins covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers -195Loss
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins +167Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Edmonton Oilers -195Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • MrpinkMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins +176Win