Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be facing off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Penguins, currently fourth in the Metropolitan Division with a 5-6 record, will be looking to improve their standing against the Oilers, who are second to last in the Pacific Division with a 2-4-1 record. The Oilers have had a strong record of 2-0-0 against the Penguins in the past. The game is set to begin at 9:00 p.m. EST, with Edmonton opening as the favorite at -208 and the current line at Edmonton -210. It should be an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Penguins +180 | Oilers -210

Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-133) | Oilers -1.5 (+113)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 68%.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently on a challenging Canadian road trip, experiencing their third consecutive loss after falling to the Calgary Flames in overtime with a final score of 4-3. The team's struggles defensively have been evident this season, ranking fifth to last in shots allowed per game with an average of 33.25. Despite this, the Penguins have shown strength in their offense, generating the fourth-most shots per game in the league and sitting fourth overall in goals scored. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is expected to start in the upcoming game, with Tristan Jarry being sent back to Pittsburgh for practice and to reset his mindset. The team has a power ranking of 14, excelling in offense but struggling in defense, resulting in a 3-4-1 record for the season.