In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 26th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Preview
The Oilers have 17 points this season with an 8-2-1 record and a 3-2-1 home record. They are 7-4 ATS and 7-4 in over/under. They are coming off a 2-7 home loss against the Maple Leafs and will face the Flames and Islanders next.
Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 4.36 goals per game and are scoring 35.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.55 goals per game and are killing 70% of their opponent’s power plays.
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 33 points, adding a team-high 25 assists, while Leon Draisaitl leads the team in goals with 12. Devon Levi is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 6-1-0 record, with 3.11 GAA and .887 SV%. Tristan Jarry is the backup goalie and he has a 2-1-1 record, with 3.73 GAA and .861 SV%.
Detroit Red Wings Preview
The Red Wings have 11 points this season with a 4-4-3 record and a 1-1-2 road record. They are 4-7 ATS and 5-6 in over/under. They are coming off a 1-4 road loss against the Flames and will face the Blackhawks and Blues next.
Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 2.55 goals per game and are scoring 21.1% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 65.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex DeBrincat leads the Red Wings with 12 points, adding a team-high 6 goals and a team-high 6 assists. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 3-4-1 record, with 3.44 GAA and .867 SV%. Daniil Tarasov is the backup goalie and he has a 1-0-2 record, with 1.40 GAA and .940 SV%.
Detroit Red Wings @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: October 26, 2026
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Red Wings have lost six of their last seven road games.
- The Oilers have won eight of their last 10 games.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Red Wings and Oilers.
- The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last four home games against the Red Wings following a loss.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the Oilers’ last four games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 Monday games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 16 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last five games against the Red Wings following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Red Wings’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven games following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 28 of the Red Wings’ last 35 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last six games.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight games.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (33) this season.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Oilers.
- Viktor Arvidsson has recorded 20 career assists against the Oilers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.36).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (35.14%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (65.79%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.55).
Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction
The Oilers are 6-3 in their last 9 meetings against the Red Wings and have won two of their last three meetings in Edmonton.
In this Red Wings vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -180 home favorites. I like the Oilers at home in this spot, as they have been the better team this season with the best offense in hockey, playing their fourth straight game at home ice. They also have a killer power play, while the Red Wings cannot be trusted on the road with the third-worst penalty kill in the league. Take the Oilers to win this one.