The Edmonton Oilers (3-4-1) are lopsided favorites when they visit the Detroit Red Wings (4-4) on Sunday, October 27 at 6:00 PM ET on NHL Network. The Oilers are -258 on the moneyline to win, while the Red Wings have +210 moneyline odds.
The Oilers-Red Wings matchup can be watched on NHL Network, so tune in to take in the action.
Oilers vs. Red Wings Game Info & Odds
When: Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
TV Channel: NHL Network
Live Stream: Fubo
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Favorite: Oilers (-258)
Underdog: Red Wings (+210)
Over/under: 6.5
Oilers vs. Red Wings Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Red Wings (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Red Wings 4 – Oilers 2
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Red Wings
Oilers and Red Wings Betting Trends
Edmonton’s matches have had more than 6.5 goals two times this season (in eight games).
Detroit has played five games this season with over 6.5 goals.
These teams average 5.1 goals per match combined, 1.4 less than this game’s total.
These teams surrender 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 more than this game’s total.
The Oilers have gone 3-5 when favored on the moneyline this season.
The Red Wings have been an underdog in seven games this season, and won four (57.1%).
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers are ranked 30th in the league with 18 goals this season, an average of 2.2 per contest.
On defense, the Oilers have conceded 27 goals (3.4 per game) to rank 16th in league action.
Their goal differential (-9) ranks them 28th in the league.
The Oilers have a 6.5% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 32nd in the league.
The Oilers’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 12.9 hits and 13.5 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 2.2 goals per game (18 total) over that span.
Over on the defensive side, the Oilers have given up 25 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 outings.
Red Wings Stats & Insights
The Red Wings’ 23 total goals (2.9 per game) rank 23rd in the league.
The Red Wings’ 25 total goals allowed (3.1 per game) rank 13th in the NHL.
Their -2 goal differential ranks 19th in the league.
The Red Wings’ collective 11.7% shooting percentage ranks 12th in the league.
The Red Wings have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They have put up 23 goals over that stretch.
Defensively, the Red Wings have given up 23 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Connor McDavid has been a major player for Edmonton this season, with eight points in eight games.
Leon Draisaitl is another leading option for Edmonton with seven points (0.9 per game), scoring four goals and adding three assists.
Stuart Skinner (2-3-1) has a goals against average of 3.1 on the season, and 137 saves. His .890 save percentage ranks 39th in the league.
Red Wings Key Players to Watch
Lucas Raymond has totaled one goal (0.1 per game) and put up seven assists (0.9 per game), That makes him among the leaders for Detroit with eight total points (1.0 per game).
Alex DeBrincat is key for Detroit’s attack with seven total points (0.9 per game), including four goals and three assists through eight games.
Alex Lyon has a .939 save percentage (fourth-best in the league), with 139 total saves, while allowing nine goals (2.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 2-2-0 record between the posts for Detroit this season.
Oilers vs. Red Wings Injuries
Oilers: Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out)
Red Wings: Jack Campbell: Nhl/Nhlpa Player Assistance Program (Out), Tim Gettinger: Undisclosed (Out), Tyler Motte: Upper Body (Questionable)
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