Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers are on the road continuing their east coast swing, facing off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. After a dominant victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Oilers are currently second in the Pacific division and are aiming for a postseason berth. Meanwhile, the Bruins will be looking to rebound after a recent loss to the New York Islanders and are currently sitting in second place in the Atlantic division. With key players on both sides dealing with injuries, Edmonton is favored to win with a line of -122. Be sure to keep an eye on this exciting matchup!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -122 | Bruins +102

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+200) | Bruins +1.5 (-240)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 55%.

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers are currently performing well in the NHL, with impressive offensive stats such as a goals for average of 3.56, the fifth best in the league, and the second most shots per game at 33.5. The team is also strong in faceoffs, winning 52.2% of them, ranking 8th in the NHL. Edmonton's power play is the third best in the league at 27.3%. Zach Hyman leads in goals scored with 42, followed by Leon Draisaitl with 30 goals. Connor McDavid leads in assists and points with 74 and 97 respectively. Defensively, the team has a goals against average of 2.92, ranking 12th in the NHL, and is allowing 28.4 shots per game, the fifth lowest in the league. The penalty kill unit ranks 16th with a 79.3% success rate. Stuart Skinner has a solid record of 28-13-2 with a 2.64 goals against average and .905 save percentage. The team has been successful in their recent games with Skinner as the goaltender. Overall, Edmonton is ranked #2 in power rankings, boasting a strong offense and solid defense, with a record of 8-2 this season.