In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 14th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 8-7-1 this year after they defeated the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton blew a 3-1 lead in the third, but they were able to rally for the overtime win. The Oilers outshot New York by a total of 42-22, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2), McDavid, and Bouchard, while Skinner stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated Vancouver by a score of 7-3 but did lose to Vegas and New Jersey before that. Edmonton has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 17.5% on the power play and 61% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 12 goals, eight assists, and 40 shots on goal, while Calvin Pickard is 3-2-0 with a 2.60 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 5-9-2 this season after they lost to Colorado in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville was able to the tie game at two in the third period, but they couldn’t get the victory in overtime. The Predators were outshot by a total of 32-30, won 55.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Evangelista and Sissons, while Saros stopped 29 out of 32 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators defeated Utah by a score of 4-0 but did lose to Florida, Washington, and LA before that. Nashville has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 90.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with eight goals, five assists, and 63 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 4-7-2 with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have won each of their last six games against the Predators following a win.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against the Predators following a home win.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against the Predators.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored a goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games against the Predators.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the first goal in three of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances against the Predators.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Predators after playing less than 20 minutes in the Oilers’ last game.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last six Thursday games against Western Conference opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last nine Thursday games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Both of these teams have started the season playing below expectation, but Edmonton has shown some improvement recently. The Oilers have won two games in a row and they have scored 11 goals in their last two games. Nashville is just 1-3-2 on the road this season and they have lost four of their last five games. The Predators are only scoring 2.44 goals per game this season and they have scored two goals or fewer in their last four losses. Edmonton has been the better team recently and I like them to win by at least two goals here.