The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins meet tonight in just another awesome NHL matchup that probably won’t be nationally televised. Both teams sit near the top of their respective divisions and both teams are equally as exciting to watch.
- Edmonton is 6-1 on the puckline as the underdog.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of the Penguins' last 6 games after a win.
- The Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 games on the road against the Penguins.
Connor McDavid and the Oilers had been on a little slide after their blistering start but they’ve now won two straight road games and cashed +136 moneyline odds for their backers in their game against the Red Wings on Sunday. Tonight they will look for their third straight win as moneyline underdogs.
If it wasn’t clear how important Sidney Crosby was to Pittsburgh before this season, then it certainly is now. The Penguins have won all but one of the six games they’ve played since Crosby returned from a concussion and they are scoring an average of four goals a game. Before Crosby returned? The Penguins were 3-2-1 and were averaging just 2.2 goals per game.
The Oilers may have to score a ton to keep up with the Penguins tonight and they may be up to the task as they’ve scored at least two goals in each of their last four games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Pittsburgh sat as -179 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-1.6 win for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins currently sport a record of 8-2-2. The Edmonton Oilers are 9-3-1. Betting totals have seen the Penguins post a 5-3-4 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Oilers have gone 5-8 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Edmonton injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 22-rated Edmonton Oilers taking on the No. 1-rated Pittsburgh Penguins in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.08 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.38 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 24.39% while the Oilers defense kills off 89.47% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +136 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 5-0 Sportsbook as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at +122 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
- Edmonton is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
- Edmonton is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Edmonton's last 10 games
- Edmonton is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Edmonton
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton home to Dallas, Friday, November 11th
Pittsburgh home to Minnesota, Thursday, November 10th
