In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 9th 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 44-28-5 this season after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed the next three goals and fell short in their comeback attempt for the loss. The Oilers outshot Anaheim by a total of 47-21, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-6 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Henrique and Skinner, while Rodrigue stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Oilers lost to the Kings by a score of 3-0 but did beat the Sharks by a score of 3-2 before that. Edmonton has won three of their last five games, and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 93 points. Edmonton has scored 3.17 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are the two leading scorers for Edmonton this year, but they are injured and will most likely not play here. Calvin Pickard is 20-9-1 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 43-29-7 this year after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 3-1 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at one in the second period but allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Blues were outshot by a total of 26-15, won 52% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Buchnevich, while Hofer stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blues defeated the Avalanche by a score of 5-4 and the Penguins by a score of 5-4. St. Louis has won 12 of their last 13 games, and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 93 points. St. Louis has scored 3.01 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.82 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 73.8% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 21 goals, 55 assists, and 141 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 33 goals, 32 assists, and 225 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 27-21-4 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Why the Oilers will beat the Blues
- The home team has won each of the Blues’ last four games.
- The Blues have lost five of their last six night games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
- The Oilers have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Blues will beat the Oilers
- The Blues have won each of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Oilers have lost 10 of their last 15 games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites following a road loss.
- The Blues have won the third period in eight of their last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blues’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 11 home games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last eight night games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Buchnevich has scored a goal in four of the Blues’ last five games.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last eight games.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last nine games.
Oilers vs Blues Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with a six-point cushion to make the postseason, but Edmonton is dealing with some key injuries. The Oilers are 23-12-3 at home this year, while the Blues are 20-15-4 on the road. St. Louis had their long winning streak snapped by the Jets in their last game, but they are back in the playoffs (for now) and have a ton of confidence. We have seen Edmonton score three goals or fewer in five straight games, and their offense has struggled without their top two scorers, so I like the under in this game.