Edmonton Oilers Home to Islanders in NHL Betting Odds Action
The Edmonton Oilers get a visit from the New York Islanders in NHL Betting Odds action on Sunday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Edmonton Oilers in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 126 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Sunday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Islanders to win this game 4-1.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers bring a 22-34-7 record to the battle against the 33-19-7 Islanders. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Edmonton go 32-28-3 so far and the Islanders go 23-32-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs New York injuries news.
This game puts the Edmonton Oilers, most recently No. 28 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the New York Islanders, who rate a No. 5 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.43 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.47 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 18.02% while the Islanders defense kills off 87.36% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Islanders were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at -133 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Edmonton lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Ducks on February 26. Bettors who backed the Ducks at -249 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Vancouver, Tuesday, March 1st
Edmonton at Buffalo, Tuesday, March 1st