The New Jersey Devils continue their Alberta road trip against the Edmonton Oilers, with both teams currently on winning streaks with one set to continue and one to break.
NHL Standings
With the NHL standings also showing matching 7-3 records from both teams, this game is set to be an interesting one between opposite conference teams.
NHL player stats will be a major feature in tonight’s game between the Devils and Oilers as the two teams have a combined three players in the top five for points, with McDavid (22), Draisaitl (21), and Bratt (16).
Below is our Devils vs Oilers Prediction where the Devils look to grab their fifth straight win, and Oilers look for their sixth straight win with one leaving without one.
Last Game Records
New Jersey Devils
- Last Game: 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks
- Overall Record: 7-3-0
Edmonton Oilers
- Last Game: 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators
- Overall Record: 7-3-0
New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
Devils Betting Analysis
The New Jersey Devils could be argued as one of the more surprising teams this year with a 7-3 record, which leads the Metropolitan division.
Amongst all NHL teams this season, the Devils are currently ranked seventh with 3.60. goals for per game.
The Devils have the third lowest GAA with 2.50, with Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek currently splitting the 10 games 6-4.
New Jersey has the second most shots per game with an average of 39.1 and allows the least against with 21.8.
Third-best Winning
When taking faceoffs, the Devils have the third-best winning percentage of 56.7.
Fifth in total points, Jesper Bratt, has 4 goals, 12 assists, and 16 points this season and has a 10-game points streak which is tied for a Devil’s franchise record.
- The Devils are 3-1 against the spread on the road.
- In the over/under category, the Devils are 3-1 on the road.
- In games where the Devils odds have them as the underdog, New Jersey is 2-3.
With Ondrej Palat on the NHL injury report, Nico Hischier leads the team with five goals, followed by Dawson Mercer, Jack Hughes, and Jesper Bratt with four goals each.
Oilers Betting Analysis
Like their opponent, the Edmonton Oilers also carry a 7-3 record but are second in their division. On a five-game losing streak, the Oilers game schedule is set for a challenge.
The Oilers have the third-best goals for per game, with an average of 4.10 and 32 total goals. On the other end, Edmonton struggle at times with the 18th-ranked GAA of 3.20
The Oilers have the 10th most shots per game with an average of 33.4 and allow the ninth most against with 33.8.
13-best Faceoff Percentage
Edmonton has the 13th-best faceoff percentage of 51.5, with Draisaitl leading the team with 55.6%.
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl currently lead the NHL with 22 and 21 points, with McDavid also leading with 11 goals.
Stuart Skinner will likely get the start with a 2-1 record and the NHL’s second-best GAA of 1.59.
The Oilers have covered the spread in four of their seven home games. Edmonton’s games have hit the over in four of their seven from-home games.
Outside of two stars, McDavid and Draisaitl, players like:
- Zach Hyman (6)
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (5)
- Evander Kane (5)
Have stepped up in the goals category with Evander Kane getting a hat-trick last game.
Teams Updates
It was announced by the Devils staff that newcomer forward Ondrej Palat underwent successful groin surgery on Tuesday following an injury in the 10/24 game against the Capitals.
He is expected to make a full recovery, but the timeline for his return is still undetermined at the moment.
No updates/news from the Edmonton Oilers and nothing other than Palat for this Devils vs Oilers Prediction.
- The Oilers have won five straight games and five of seven home games.
- Edmonton and New Jersey are both 6-4 against the spread
- Both the Oilers and Devils are also 6-4 in over/under
- The Devils have won four straight games and are 3-1 in away games.
Devils vs. Oilers Betting Preview
Both the Devils and Oilers are currently on winning streaks, with the Devils at four and the Oilers at five. Along with their winning streaks, the Devils and Oilers also share the same record of 7-3, as these two teams have had strong starts to the year.
Through 10 games each, the Devils have the third-best goals-against average, while the Oilers have the third-best goals-for average.
Along with their strong goaltending, the Devils are scoring the seventh-ranked goals for per game which will be facing the Oilers 18th ranked goals against.
These two teams have quite the show to watch individually as well, with McDavid and Draisaitl considered must-watch TV and Jesper Bratt for the Devils chasing a franchise record of 11-straight games with point.
With all the factors from the two teams and their individual players, this Devils vs Oilers prediction will have you ready for a great night.
Devils vs. Oilers Betting Prediction
Betting guides currently have the Oilers as home favorites and Devils as the road underdog, but we are looking at goal totals for a game set between two, top-ten goal-scoring teams.
With the offensive talent on both sides, the goalies will be in for a rough night; take the
With both teams looking to continue their winning streaks, the offense will be strong, with McDavid, Draisaitl, and Bratt all suiting up for this Devils vs Oilers game.
NHL Pick: Over 6.5 (-110)
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