| 0-1-1 | October 07, 2013, 09:30 PM | Rexall Place | 0-2-0 |
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting New Jersey duelling Edmonton on Monday at Rexall Place.
Edmonton will face the 0-1-1 Devils. In totals betting, the Oilers are 2-0 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Devils are 1-1 favoring the OVER.
View New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Oilers as -135 moneyline Favorite in this particular NHL matchup earlier. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Oilers at No. 23 and the Devils at No. 17 heading into this contest.
Last time out for New Jersey, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Islanders at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +100 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 15-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.5 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 25% while the Devils defense kills off 100% of their penalties.
Next up:
New Jersey at Vancouver, Tuesday, October 8th
Edmonton at Montreal, Thursday, October 10th
