The Edmonton Oilers and Detroit Red Wings meet Sunday in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction. This article will include a Red Wings vs Oilers Pick.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers lost to the Islanders and Devils, and they play the Senators next. The Oilers have lost 5 of their last 8 regular season games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 2.6 goals per game and are scoring 8.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins leads Edmonton with 4 goals, Connor McDavid has 7 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.6 goals per game and are killing 82.4 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Stuart Skinner has given up 6 goals on 76 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 5 goals on 37 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Lightning and Panthers, and they play the Sabres next. The Red Wings have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Mason Appleton leads Detroit with 3 goals, Alex DeBrincat has 6 assists and Dylan Larkin has 18 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.4 goals per game and are killing 91.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 6 goals on 88 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 6 goals on 45 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The road team has won five of the last six games between the Oilers and Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have lost four of their last five day games following an overtime win.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Red Wings following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last nine home games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five games against the Red Wings following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Oilers’ last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Oilers.
- Lucas Raymond has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Red Wings as home underdogs.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight day games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances after playing the previous day.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 26 appearances with the Oilers as favorites.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 17 of his last 19 appearances with the Oilers as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (91.67%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.40).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.60).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.20).
Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction
The Oilers are getting the benefit of the doubt, but they’re on the end of a back-to-back with a quick turnaround and are coming off two straight road games where the defense didn’t show up. Also, we’ve been backing the Red Wings a lot this season, and they’re paying off early. The Red Wings have won four straight games, and they’ve been underdogs in all four wins. Don’t look now, but the Red Wings are the most profitable team for NHL bettors currently. I’ll ride the hot hand and side with the Red Wings in another upset victory given the form, home ice and rest advantage.