In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 73 points this season with a 32-26-9 record, and are 25-41 ATS and 38-25 in over/under. They have a 16-11-4 home record and a 16-15-5 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road overtime loss to the Blues, and their previous three games were a 7-2 road loss to the Stars, a 4-3 road win over the Avalanche, and a 4-2 road win over the Golden Knights.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals per game and are scoring 32.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.40 goals per game and are killing 76.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 111 points and 37 goals, adding a team-high 74 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 16-9-2 record, with 3.39 GAA and .883 SV%. Connor Ingram is the backup goalie and he has a 9-6-2 record, with 2.79 GAA and .891 SV%.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 67 points this season with a 29-27-9 record, and are 35-30 ATS and 30-31 in over/under. They have a 17-13-3 home record and a 12-14-6 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road win over the Kraken, a 3-2 road loss to the Sabres, and a 6-3 home win over the Bruins.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 22.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.40 goals per game and are killing 80.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 61 points and 22 goals, adding a team-high 39 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 23-19-7 record, with 3.15 GAA and .893 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 6-8-2 record, with 3.15 GAA and .888 SV%.
Nashville Predators @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: March 15, 2026
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last seven night games at Rogers Place.
- The Oilers have won eight of their last nine home games against the Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games after coming off a shootout.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last three home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 12 games when leading after the first period.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Predators have won four of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in five of their last six home games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last eight Sunday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last three games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 16 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Predators’ last 14 road games against Western Conference opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in five of the Oilers’ last six home games against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Adam Wilsby has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in road games.
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in six of the Predators’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.07%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.51).
- The Nashville Predators rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.40).
- The Nashville Predators have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on February, 2.
Predators vs Oilers Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season with each one winning at home. The Oilers won 6-2 and the Predators 4-3 in overtime. The Oilers have also won their previous four head-to-head matches against the Predators before that.
In this Predators vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -180 home favorites. The Oilers have been the better team this season and are playing against a Predators squad that has been significantly weaker on the road. Neither team has been in good form lately, as the Oilers are 4-6 in their last 10 games and the Predators 3-7 in their last 10 and 1-5 in their last 6 on the road. Last time the Predators won in Edmonton was back in 2023 and give their recent form, I don’t expect them to do so again today. Take the Oilers on the moneyline in this one.