In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Hockey Club prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 18th 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 39-24-4 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Edmonton allowed New York to tie the game at one in the second period, but they scored the only two goals in the third for the win. The Oilers outshot New York by a total of 23-22, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Arvidsson, McDavid, and Perry, while Skinner stopped 21 out of 22 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1 but did lose to the Devils by a score of 3-2 before that. Edmonton has won four of their last six games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 82 points. Edmonton has scored 3.19 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 26.1% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 49 goals, 52 assists, and 223 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 25 goals, 61 assists, and 183 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 23-17-4 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club are 30-26-11 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Utah trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Hockey Club outshot Vancouver by a total of 23-19, won 63.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley, Keller, and Stenlund, while Vejmelka stopped 18 out of 19 shots in the game.
Prior to that contest, the Hockey Club lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-2 but did beat the Ducks by a score of 3-2 before that. Utah has lost three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 71 points. Utah has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 24 goals, 51 assists, and 179 shots on goal, while Nick Schmaltz has added 16 goals, 37 assists, and 150 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 19-17-6 with a 2.45 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Why the Oilers will beat the Ducks
- Utah has lost each of its last six games following a road win.
- The Oilers have won 11 of their last 12 games against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last eight Tuesday games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Oilers’ last five games.
- Utah has lost the third period in each of its last six games as an underdog when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of Utah’s last nine night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last four games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 10 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of Utah’s last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 24 night games.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Barrett Hayton has scored at least one goal in each of Utah’s last four games as an underdog against Western Conference opponents.
- Sean Durzi has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against Western Conference opponents.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of Utah’s last 10 games as an underdog.
Oilers vs Hockey Club Prediction
Edmonton comes into this contest battling with the Kings for second in the Pacific standings, but they are trying to find some momentum after being inconsistent for the last two weeks. The Oilers are 20-11-2 at home this year, while the Hockey Club is 17-13-4 on the road. Utah has won two of their last three games and they are in the middle of the wild card race in the West. The Hockey Club is just 3-4 in their last seven games and they have scored three goals or fewer in all seven of those games. The Oilers have struggled to score goals in their last four games as well, but they are very strong at home. Take Edmonton -1.5 here.