The Edmonton Oilers travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues in what will be the best game on the three-game NHL schedule on Wednesday night.
The Blues opened the season with three-straight wins before being shutout in their last outing, while the Oilers overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
We’ll review both teams’ seasons so far, the stats, and the NHL odds for this Oilers vs Blues score prediction. Puck Drop is scheduled for 8:00 P.M. ET from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. You can catch this game on ESPN or ESPN+.
Oilers vs. Blues Matchup Preview
Our Oilers vs Blues score prediction previews Wednesday night’s best game on the NHL schedule between the Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues had a late start to the regular season and have only played 4 games so far this season. The Edmonton Oilers are 2-3 in their last five outings.
However, the Oilers are always a threat with the duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues Odds Breakdown
For the most part, online sportsbooks have the Edmonton Oilers listed as the moneyline betting favorite, with odds between -113 and -120.
Moneyline
The St. Louis Blues odds have them listed as the slight betting underdog on the moneyline, with odds ranging from +100 to -106.
As of publication for our Oilers vs Blues score prediction, you can find the puck line spread with either team as the favorite.
Puckline
For the most part, the Edmonton Oilers are listed at +1.5 and are the puck line spread favorite, with odds ranging from -245 to -260. You can also find the Oilers listed at -1.5, with odds ranging from +186 to +205.
The St. Louis Blues are listed at -1.5 and are the puck line spread underdog, with odds between +205 and +210. You can also find the Blues listed at +1.5, with odds ranging from -235 to -250.
Total
The total goals to consider for our Oilers vs Blues score prediction are set at 6.5 on most online sportsbooks.
The over is listed with odds ranging from -133 to -136. The under is listed with odds ranging from +105 to +115.
Both teams’ betting records in the 2022-23 regular season are important to your Oilers betting picks and our Oilers vs. Blues score prediction.
The Edmonton Oilers are 3-3 on the moneyline, while the St. Louis Blues are 3-1. The Oilers are 3-2 on the over/under total goals line, while the Blues are 2-2.
Both teams are batting .500 against the spread: the Oilers are 3-3 against the spread, while the St. Louis Blues are 2-2 against the spread.
Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers enter Wednesday’s NHL games with a 3-3-0 record. In their last outing, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on October 24.
Leon Draisaitl led the way with 1 goal and two assists, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane each scored a goal and an assist. Jack Campbell made 32 saves to get the win.
The Edmonton Oilers attempted to address a long-standing goaltending issue by signing Jack Campbell in free agency. Campbell is the Oilers’ number one goalie, and we expect him to get the start against the St. Louis Blues.
2022-23 Season
So far in 2022-23, Campbell has a 3-2-0 record, with a 3.62 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage.
Although he is unlikely to start, Edmonton’s backup is Stuart Skinner, who has a 0-1-0 record, posting 1.69 goals against average and a .944 save percentage.
Oilers’ Point Leader
Leon Draisaitl is the Oilers’ points leader with 11 points (3 goals and 8 assists). Connor McDavid is close to Draisaitl with 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists).
Edmonton has six players with 3 points or more so far this season, including.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (3 goals, 4 assists)
- Evander Kane (2 goals, 3 assists)
- Darnell Nurse (2 goals, 2 assists)
The Edmonton Oilers’ dynamic duo of McDavid and Draisaitl will power Edmonton, who will be among the NHL team stats leaders this season.
So far, in 2022-23, the Oilers are averaging 3.67 goals per game and 3.33 goals against per game. Edmonton’s power play is currently operating at 35.0% efficiency.
The Oilers’ penalty killers have given up seven power-play goals and are working at 74.1% efficiency.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues enter Tuesday night’s matchup with the Avalanche with a 3-1-0 (W-L-OTL) record. In their last outing, the St. Louis Blues lost 4-0 to the Winnipeg Jets. Thomas Greiss made 39 saves in the loss.
The St. Louis Blues are one of the teams that have a clear number-one goalie and a backup. Jordan Binnington is the Blues’ number-one goalie and the likely starter against the Oilers on Tuesday night.
Binnington has a 3-0-0 record, with a 1.65 goals-against average and a fantastic .940 save percentage.
For his part, backup Thomas Greiss has only made one start, giving him a 0-1-0 record, with a 3.02 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.
Vladimir Tarasenko leads the St. Louis Blues in scoring with 6 points (2 goals, 4 assists).
- Brayden Schenn has 5 points (1 goal, 4 assists)
- Justin Faulk (3 goals, 1 assist)
- Robert Thomas (0 goals, 4 assists) have 4 points a piece
The Blues are averaging 2.75 goals per game and 2.25 goals against per game. The St. Louis Blues powerplay is operating at 35.0%, while the penalty kill is operating at 100%.
Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues Pick and Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers have the best dynamic duo in the NHL with Draisaitl and McDavid. With those two in the lineup, the Oilers always have the potential to score and hit the over.
The Oilers will need more scoring depth from their secondary scoring to be the playoff contender they envision themselves as.
With a lack of scoring depth early in the season, combined with the Blues’ lack of scoring likely starting Binnington, we’re not favoring a pick on the total goals line.
Most Profitable Team to Bet On
We do like the Edmonton Oilers to win on the moneyline. There was something special about their comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins that gives us the belief that they would turn that victory into back-to-back wins.
The odds on the moneyline are close, so oddsmakers and bettors alike think this game will be close.
Considering everyone thinks this game will be close, we’re not taking a wager on the spread, especially with the different lines available. Binnington keeps this close on his own, and this game will likely end in a one-goal spread.
Final Score Prediction: Our Oilers vs Blues score prediction is the Edmonton Oilers 3 – St. Louis Blues 2.
NHL Pick: Oilers (-120)
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