In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 23rd 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 3-3-1 this year after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton led 2-0 going into the third period, but they blew the lead in the first two minutes, before winning in overtime. The Oilers out shot Ottawa by a total of 25-21, won 40.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Howard, McDavid, and Walman, while Podkolzin led the team with four hits. The Oilers started Skinner, who stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the game, which was a .905 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-2 and the Devils by a score of 5-3. The Oilers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with seven points. Edmonton has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with one goal and seven assists, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has added four goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 2-2-1 with a 2.17 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 6-2-0 this season after they defeated Calgary in overtime by a score of 2-1 on Wednesday. Montreal led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed a goal in the third, before winning just 60 seconds into overtime. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 37-28, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Bolduc and Matheson, while Roy led the way with four hits. The Canadiens started Dobes in net, who stopped 36 out of 37 shots, which was a .973 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal defeated Buffalo by a score of 4-2, but did lose to the Rangers by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have won six of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 12 points. Montreal has scored 3.57 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 73.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with one goal and 10 assists, while Cole Caufield has added five goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 2-2-0 with a 3.26 goals against average and an .857 save percentage this season.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Oilers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following an overtime win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Oilers’ last four games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in four of the Oilers’ last five games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have lost the first period in four of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as home favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in five of the Oilers’ last six home games.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 19 appearances in home games.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 17 of his last 18 appearances in night games at Rogers Place.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (23.0).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.38).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Oilers vs Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup playing some great hockey to start the season, but they did play on Wednesday, so they will be on a back to back here. The Canadians are 3-1-0 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 1-0-1 at home. Edmonton snapped their losing streak last time out against Ottawa, but their offense has been very low scoring this year. The Oilers have the rest advantage, but they aren’t playing great right now and Montreal has a ton of momentum. Take the Canadiens +1.5 here.