In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th 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 8-1-1 this season after they defeated the Hurricanes in a shootout by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 4-2 and 5-4 in the third, but they tied the game with 1:28 left and won in the shootout. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 27-21, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 3-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Leon Draisaitl, who had two goals and three assists, while Devon Levi stopped 22 out of 27 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Wild by a score of 4-3 and the Mammoth by a score of 6-2. The Oilers have scored 4.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 35.3% on the power play and 72.4% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led the team with eight goals and 23 assists, while Tristan Jarry is 2-0-1 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .873 save percentage this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-4-2 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Toronto blew a 4-3 lead with about six minutes left in the third, but they scored with 28 seconds left to get the win. The Maple Leafs out shot New York by a total of 35-25, won 49.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Toronto was led by Brandon Duhaime, who had one goal and two assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, Toronto defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 6-2 and the Sharks by a score of 3-1. The Maple Leafs have scored 3.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 97.4% on the penalty kill this season. Auston Matthews has led the team with eight goals and 10 assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 3-3-2 with a 3.10 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last seven games after coming off overtime.
- The Maple Leafs have lost 10 of their last 11 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games after coming off overtime.
- The Oilers have won the first period in each of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Oilers.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in seven of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Oilers’ last 10 home games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last four road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 15 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 14 of the Oilers’ last 16 night games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in seven of the Oilers’ last eight night games.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 10 games.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Oilers.
- John Tavares has scored at least one goal in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Oilers vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup with just one regulation loss so far this year and they have scored 16 goals in their last three games. The Oilers are 3-1-1 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 2-1-1 on the road. Toronto has won three in a row and they have scored 4+ goals in three of their last five. Both offenses are producing right now, so I like the over in this one.