The Boston Bruins (17-13-3) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2) on Thursday, December 19th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 9:00 ET.

Bruins vs Oilers

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 17-13-3 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the 6-goal line.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

Edmonton improved to 18-11-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 6 goals fell just short of the total.

Four different players scored for Edmonton, who led 2-0 before the Flames tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter to seal the win.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense took 33 shots on goal, but only found the net twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau scored his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, which came on a power play.

Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle following at the 10:03 mark. The Bruins recorded 16 giveaways in the game.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

Edmonton’s offense opened the scoring at 19:40 of the first period with Leon Draisaitl’s 9th goal of the season. Jeff Skinner added his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal on a power play at 9:50 in the third period, and Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the season, with just 0:03 left.

The Oilers fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal, also picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 8 assists. Zach Hyman added his 2nd assist of the year.

Boston Team Defense

Defensively, the Bruins were solid, allowing just 23 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman stopped all 23, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Edmonton Team Defense

Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they gave up just two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense recorded 25 blocks and 2 takeaways. The Oilers will aim to tighten up in the second period, where they allowed both of their goals, including one at the 4:28 mark of the 3rd.

Bruins vs Oilers Trends

• Although Boston has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Across their three previous home games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 4 goals per game.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Oilers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
• Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Bruins have an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 against the spread.

Bruins vs Oilers Prediction

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Oilers is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -187, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Bruins to cover. Even if the Oilers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Bruins should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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