Detroit Red Wings (24-21-5) vs. Edmonton Oilers (32-15-3)
January 30, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Oilers -270 / Detroit Red Wings 220; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Delta Center. Let’s take a look at an Oilers vs Red Wings pick.
Red Wings are Heating Up
The Red Wings are heating up and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they ended up securing a 2-0 victory. The defense and goaltending were lights out in this game. In the last game against the LA Kings, the offense scored five goals, and even though the defense gave up two goals it was still a pretty comfortable victory. The Red Wings scored two goals each in the second and third periods to pace the squad. Marco Kasper had a strong game scoring two goals and adding an assist.
The Red Wings are averaging 2.84 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is naked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 21st. They are averaging 26.48 shots per game which is 29th in the league. In this game, the defense is going to need to step up in a big way, but they are going to need to create more shots on goal. Lucas Raymond has scored 20 goals and added 36 assists so far this season.
Oilers Are Hot
The Oilers are also hot and they have also won three straight games. Two games ago against the Buffalo Sabres, they ended up securing a 3-2 victory. In the last game against the Seattle Kraken, they scored four goals on the way to the two-goal victory. Mattias Ekholm had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Calvin Pickard was in goal and he saved 26 of the 28 shots that he faced.
The Oilers are averaging 3.32 goals while their defense is giving up 2.7 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th in the league. They are averaging 31.92 shots per game which is the best in all of the NHL. They are only facing 26.46 shots per game which is 4th best in the league. Leon Draisaitl has scored 35 goals and added 40 assists so far this season.
Oilers vs Red Wings Prediction
The Oilers and Red Wings both have a ton of confidence but I have to go with the value here. This Red Wings goaltending has been streaky, but two games ago they were able to secure the 2-0 victory and I expect their goaltending is going to be good again. Look for the Oilers offense to really struggle here, and it’s going to be the Red Wings that are going to get the job done. Back Detroit on the money line.
