The Edmonton Oilers (4-5-1) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (3-6-1) on Thursday, October 31st. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. Both the Oilers and Predators will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Oilers vs Predators
The Edmonton Oilers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Edmonton dropped to 4-5-1 after a 6-1 road loss to the Blue Jackets. The Oilers were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.
The Blue Jackets scored just 2:18 into the first period and never looked back. Edmonton’s only goal came with 27 seconds left in the game. Mattias Ekholm found the net for the Oilers, who struggled with 17 giveaways in the game.
The Nashville Predators Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 3-2 loss to the Lightning, the Predators dropped to 3-6-1 this season. Nashville fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period before tying it up in the second. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short. As underdogs on the puck line, the Predators didn’t cover.
Ryan O’Reilly got Nashville on the board with a power-play goal at 9:41 in the second period, and Gustav Nyquist added another at 18:40 to even the score. The Lightning then sealed the win with a goal at 16:38 in overtime.
Edmonton Offense Breakdown
Edmonton’s offense managed just one goal in their 6-1 loss to Columbus, with Mattias Ekholm scoring on a power play, his second goal of the season. Darnell Nurse picked up his third assist, while Corey Perry added his first assist of the year.
The Oilers fired 32 shots on goal but were hampered by 17 giveaways. After being shut out through two periods, they finally found the net 19:33 into the third period.
Predators Offense Breakdown
Nashville took 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 3-2 loss to the Lightning. Ryan O’Reilly netted his third goal of the season on a power play, while Gustav Nyquist added his third goal as well.
The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before O’Reilly scored at 9:41 in the second. Nyquist followed with a goal at 1:20 in the second period. Nashville recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Edmonton Team Defense
Defensively, the Oilers allowed the first six goals of the game, starting with a power-play goal just 2:18 into the first period. They conceded three goals in the first, one in the second, and two more in the third. Stuart Skinner made 19 saves with a 76.0% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 10 hits.
Nashville Team Defense
Juuse Saros made 24 saves with a save percentage of 88.9% in the Predators’ last game. Defensively, Nashville finished with 1 takeaway and 33 hits. They also blocked 21 shots but gave up the game-winning goal at 3:22 in overtime.
Oilers vs Predators Trends
- Across the Oilers last three road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Nashville has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Oilers have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 2-8.
Oilers vs Predators Prediction
For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Predators to pick up on a win over the Oilers at home. With the moneyline sitting at -125, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Predators straight-up.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Oilers to cover. Even in the event of a Predators victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Oilers should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:October 31, 2024 Oilers, Predators