In this article, we will formulate a Bruins vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 31st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 46 points this season with a 20-14-6 record, and are 17-23 ATS and 21-18 in over/under. They have a 10-3-3 home record and a 10-11-3 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-1 road win over the Jets, and their previous three games were a 3-2 road loss to the Flames, a 5-1 home win over the Flames, and a 4-3 home win over the Golden Knights.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 34.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 79.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 69 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, adding a team-high 45 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 12-3-1 record, with 2.73 GAA and .906 SV%. Calvin Pickard is the backup goalie and he has a 4-5-2 record, with 3.70 GAA and .874 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 42 points this season with a 20-18-2 record, and are 26-14 ATS and 22-18 in over/under. They have a 12-8-1 home record and a 8-10-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 2-1 road overtime loss to the Flames, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road loss to the Sabres, a 6-2 home loss to the Canadiens, and a 6-2 home loss to the Senators.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.05 goals per game and are scoring 24.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.28 goals per game and are killing 79.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 41 points, also leading the team in assists with 26, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 25. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 14-10-2 record, with 2.87 GAA and .903 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8 record, with 3.60 GAA and .882 SV%.
Boston Bruins @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: December 31, 2025
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Bruins have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won each of their last four games against the Bruins.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against the Bruins following a road win.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last seven games when leading after the first period.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The road team has won 10 of the last 11 games between the Bruins and Oilers.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Bruins’ last seven games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games at Rogers Place following a road win.
- The Bruins have won the third period in eight of their last nine road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Bruins and Oilers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Bruins’ last seven night games at Rogers Place have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last three road games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored a goal in each of the Oilers’ last three games against the Bruins.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Oilers’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Elias Lindholm has scored a goal in each of his five previous Wednesday appearances against the Oilers.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (34.86%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
- The Boston Bruins rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.28).
- The Boston Bruins rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.58%).
Bruins vs Oilers Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Oilers won 3-1 on the road and have won their last four meetings against the Bruins. Under is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Bruins vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -194 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 20 wins this season, but the Oilers have four more points and have been in far better form lately, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, the Bruins have been struggling with five consecutive losses. The Oilers have a better offense and the best power play in hockey and they are looking far better with the addition of Tristan Jarry between the pipes, so I expect them to take care of business at home today. Take the Oilers on the moneyline in this one.