Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an upcoming conference matchup, the Edmonton Oilers will face off against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday evening. The Oilers are coming off a recent home victory against the Red Wings, while the Blues suffered a loss on the road against the Maple Leafs. Last season, the Blues had a 2-1 record against the Oilers. Currently, the betting odds favor Edmonton with an opening line of -184, and no significant changes have occurred since.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -184 | Blues +161

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+134) | Blues +1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 65%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers will embark on a three-game road trip starting on Thursday. Despite their impressive winning streak of 17 games, the Oilers suffered a loss against the Golden Knights last week. They followed up with a 4-0 defeat against the Kings on Saturday but bounced back with a solid 8-4 home win against the Red Wings on Tuesday. Currently ranked third in their division, the Oilers are five points behind the second-place team. Connor McDavid has been performing exceptionally well this month, accumulating 10 points in his last four games. Although not quite as productive as last season, McDavid remains one of the top producers in the league with a total of 77 points this season. Leon Draisitl, the 28-year-old center, has recorded five points this month and, although not as consistent as last season, has the potential to reach 100 points with his 62-point season performance so far. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins ended his three-game pointless streak with an impressive three-point contribution on Tuesday. The 30-year-old center has tallied 47 points this season. The Oilers predominantly rely on Stuart Skinner as their starting goalie, who has been exceptional in the past month with a 2.49 GAA, a .909 save percentage, and an impressive 8-2 record. Backup goalie Calvin Pickard boasts a 2.42 GAA and a .912 save percentage. In terms of scoring, the Oilers have been averaging 3.4 goals per game, ranking them seventh in the league. Conversely, they have been conceding an average of only 2.8 goals per game, placing them in the eighth position. With a power ranking of 3, the Oilers currently hold the fourth spot in offense, averaging 3.55 goals per game. Defensively, they rank ninth, allowing an average of 2.82 points to be scored against them per game. Overall, their season record stands at 31-17-1. Hyms makes it happen 💪 pic.twitter.com/kMndjGhMLo