The Edmonton Oilers look for a win after winning 13 of their last 15 games. The St. Louis Blues look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues prediction.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers recently beat the Ducks and Red Wings while losing to the Kings. The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals per game and are scoring on 26.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Hyman leads Edmonton with 32 goals, Connor McDavid has 56 assists and Evander Kane has 149 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Calvin Packard has allowed 21 goals on 239 shots faced, and Stuart Skinner has given up 89 goals on 974 shots.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues recently beat the Canadiens and Sabres while losing to the Maple Leafs. The St. Louis Blues are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 16.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Robert Thomas leads St. Louis with 18 goals, Torey Krug has 24 assists, and Pavel Buchnevich has 134 shots on goal. Defensively, the St. Louis Blues are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jordan Binnington has allowed 102 goals on 1,115 shots faced, and Joel Hofer has given up 46 goals on 530 shots.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Oilers and Blues.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last four games as home underdogs.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in 13 of the Oilers’ last 15 games.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last eight games.
Edmonton Oilers vs St. Louis Blues prediction
The Edmonton Oilers have been the best team in the league over the last month and some change, and they’re not a team you should be eager to step in front of. The Oilers have been on fire at both ends of the ice, and they’re looking more and more like a title contender. However, the St. Louis Blues have had a nice couple of weeks, and they’ve played their best hockey at home, where they’re 15-9-1 on the season. The Blues have won 7 of their last 9 games and the offense has picked up. Statement game for the Blues. I’ll grab the plus money.