The Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues meet Monday in NHL action from the Enterprise Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues prediction.
Edmonton Oilers Recap
The Edmonton Oilers come into this game looking to build on their 3-2 OT win over the Chicago Blackhawks last time out to sit at 6-4-3 this season. After this game, Edmonton will head on the road for a game against the Dallas Stars.
Oilers Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight
Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 17 points including a team-high 14 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 16 points with a team-high 9 goals and 7 assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 13 points with 5 goals and 8 assists while Evan Bouchard has 9 points with 2 goals and 7 assists. Jake Walman each have 7 points with a goal and 6 assists. Darnell Nurse has 7 points with 3 goals and 4 assists while Mattias Ekholm has 6 points with 5 assists and Adam Henrique has 6 points with 2 goals and 4 assists. Stuart Skinner has gone 4-3-2 with a 2.52 GAA and a .900 save percentage while Calvin Pickard is 2-1-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .846 save percentage in goal for Edmonton this season.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Blues have lost each of their last seven games.
- The Oilers have won 12 of their last 13 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a home win.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in six of the Oilers’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Oilers’ last 13 road games against Central Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks T1st in the league for Power Play Goals (5) this season.
St. Louis Blues Recap
The St. Louis Blues come into this game looking to rebound from their 3-2 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets last time out to sit at 3-7-2 this season. After this game, St. Louis will head on the road for a game against Washington.
Blues Lose 7th In A Row
Jordan Kyrou leads St. Louis with 8 points with 4 goals and 4 assists while Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter each have 7 points with 4 goals and 3 assists apiece. Jake Neighbours also has 7 points with a team-high 6 goals while Dylan Holloway and Pavel Buchnevich each have 6 points with 2 goals and 4 assists and Robert Thomas has 6 points with 5 assists. Oskar Sundqvist and Colton Parayko each have 5 assists and Brayden Schenn has 5 points with 2 goals and 3 assists. Jordan Binnington has gone 2-4-2 with a 3.21 GAA and an .860 save percentage in goal for St. Louis while Joel Hofer is 1-3 with a 5.16 GAA and an .829 save percentage so far this season.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Blues have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six road games.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has scored a goal in four of the Blues’ last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Pavel Buchnevich has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Blues’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Brayden Schenn has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight home appearances against the Oilers.
- Jordan Kyrou is one of only four players in the league to have recorded a point in eight or more consecutive appearances this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Oilers’ last nine road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Blues’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues Prediction
I’m on the Oilers here. Until the Blues make a change or show some signs of life, it’s just really hard to get behind them in any way, shape or form. The Oilers at least have the scoring potential any time they take the ice with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in their ranks and I just feel a lot better about where Edmonton’s headed and continuing to fade St. Louis. Give me the Oilers.