In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 18th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 40 points this season with a 20-14-0 record, and are 25-9 ATS and 19-15 in over/under. They have a 12-5-0 home record and a 8-9-0 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-1 home win over the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 2-6 road loss against the Wild, a 6-3 road win against the Jets, and a 5-2 road win against the Blues.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.26 goals per game and are scoring 25.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.12 goals per game and are killing 80.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 38 points and 25 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 24. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 14-8-0 record, with 2.74 GAA and .909 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 6-6-0 record, with 3.35 GAA and .888 SV%.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 38 points this season with a 16-12-6 record, and are 14-20 ATS and 19-14 in over/under. They have a 8-3-3 home record and a 8-9-3 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-4 road win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 1-4 road loss against the Canadiens, a 6-3 road win against the Maple Leafs, and a 4-1 home win against the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.41 goals per game and are scoring 32.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 79.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 56 points, also leading the team in goals with 20 and assists with 36. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 11-3-1 record, with 2.77 GAA and .905 SV%. Calvin Pickard is the backup goalie and he has a 3-4-2 record, with 4.06 GAA and .851 SV%.
Edmonton Oilers @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: December 18, 2025
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Oilers have lost each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
- The Bruins have won nine of their last 11 games as home underdogs.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight home games following a home win.
- In each of the Bruins’ last five games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Bruins have lost 11 of their last 12 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Oilers and Bruins.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in five of their last six road games.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last five games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Bruins’ last 10 home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Oilers’ last six games against the Bruins following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 10 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 20 of the Oilers’ last 21 Thursday games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Geekie has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last five home games.
- Elias Lindholm has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last five home games.
- Morgan Geekie has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Morgan Geekie ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (28.2%) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Oilers’ last nine road games.
- Jack Roslovic has scored a goal in each of his last six appearances with the Oilers as favorites.
- Jack Roslovic has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Oilers as favorites.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (36) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.51%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.26).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.58%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.41).
Oilers vs Bruins Prediction
The Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings against the Bruins having won their last five visits in Boston. Under is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Oilers vs Bruins Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -142 road favorites. The Bruins have more points and more wins than the Oilers this season and have been strong at home, so the wrong team is favored in this spot. Both teams are coming into this matchup in good form, as the Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 games and have won four straight at home, while the Oilers are 5-2 in their last 7 and are 3-1 in their last 4 on the road. I don’t trust the Oilers on the road, especially when they will be playing their fourth straight road game, as the Bruins have a far better defense. The value here lies with the home dog, so take the Bruins on the moneyline for plus money in this one.