In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 6th 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 12-11-5 this season after they defeated Seattle by a score of 9-4 in their last game. Edmonton scored three goals in the first period, three in the second, and three in the third for blowout victory. The Oilers recorded 32 shots on goal, won 54% of the face-offs, and went 4-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Hyman, Janmark, McDavid (3), Podkolzin, and Savoie (2), while Pickard stopped 28 out of 32 shots, which was an .875 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Wild by a score of 1-0, but did beat the Kraken again by a score of 4-0 before that. The Oilers have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 29 points. Edmonton has scored 3.21 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 32.4% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 14 goals and 26 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 16 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 9-8-3 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 14-12-1 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Winnipeg was tied at one after the first period, but they scored two goals in the second and one in the third to seal the win. The Jets were out shot by a total of 35-23, won 53.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Connor, Koepke, Pearson, and Vilardi, while Comrie stopped 34 out of 35 shots, which was a .971 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Canadiens by a score of 3-2 and the Sabres by a score of 5-1. The Jets have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 29 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 21.8% on the power play and 83.0% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 14 goals and 21 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 15 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Thomas Milic, who is 0-1-0 with a 3.65 goals against average and an .882 save percentage this year.
Oilers vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg picked up a much needed win on Friday night against Buffalo, but they will be on a back to back here. The Jets are 7-7-1 on the road this season, while the Oilers are 6-3-2 at home. Edmonton has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and their offense is finally starting to wake up. I think the Oilers will have another high scoring game here, as Milic isn’t a great option for Winnipeg in net. Take Edmonton to win by at least two goals here.