In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 13th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 21-20-4 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next three goals and barely escaped with the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 32-21, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Smith, Stamkos, and Josi, while Annunen stopped 30 out of 32 shots, which was a .938 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 3-0, but did beat the Islanders by a score of 2-1 before that. The Predators have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 46 points. Nashville has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 13 goals and 25 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 16 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 17-15-3 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 23-16-7 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to pull away with the win. The Oilers out shot Chicago by a total of 37-30, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Hyman, and Bouchard (2), while Ingram stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Kings by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Jets by a score of 4-3 before that. The Oilers have won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 53 points. Edmonton has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 33.9% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 30 goals and 50 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 24 goals and 40 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Calvin Pickard, who is 5-6-2 with a 3.68 goals against average and an .871 save percentage this year.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Oilers have lost each of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 10 of the Predators’ last 11 games.
- The Predators have won the second period in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight night games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Oilers’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Predators’ last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Michael Bunting has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances with the Predators as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Zach Hyman has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances with the Oilers as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
Predators vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they are on a back to back here. The Oilers are 12-11-3 on the road this year, while the Predators are 12-10-2 at home. Nashville is coming off of a win against Washington, but they have struggled to string wins together recently. We know Edmonton is the better offensive team, but their goaltending has been a mess and Pickard has been brutal. Take the Predators to get a big win at home here.