The Edmonton Oilers (25-12-3) are lopsided favorites when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8) on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are -230 on the moneyline to win, while the Penguins have +190 moneyline odds.
The Oilers-Penguins game can be watched on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Oilers vs. Penguins Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Favorite: Oilers (-230)
Underdog: Penguins (+190)
Over/under: 6.5
Oilers vs. Penguins Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Penguins (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Oilers 4 – Penguins 3
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Penguins
Oilers and Penguins Betting Trends
Edmonton’s 40 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals 16 times.
Pittsburgh’s games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 23 of 42 times.
These teams average a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’s over/under.
These two teams together surrender 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game’souting’s over/under.
The Oilers have been a moneyline favorite 36 times this season, and have gone 22-14 in those games.
This season the Penguins have won 10 of the 32 games, or 31.2%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers score the 10th-most goals in the NHL, averaging 3.3 per game for a total of 132 this season.
On defense, the Oilers have been one of the best squads in NHL competition, conceding 109 goals to rank seventh.
The team has the league’s seventh-best goal differential at +23 this season.
The Oilers shoot 10.3% as a team, ranked 23rd-best in the league.
The Oilers average 12.7 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.
In the last 10 games, the Oilers are 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (35 total) during that span.
Over on the defensive end, the Oilers have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) in those 10 outings.
Penguins Stats & Insights
The Penguins have the NHL’s 12th-ranked scoring offense (127 total goals, 3.0 per game).
The Penguins’ 152 total goals conceded (3.6 per game) rank 32nd in the league.
Their -25 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
The 10.6% shooting percentage the Penguins have amassed ranks 17th in the league.
The Penguins have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In their past 10 matchups, the Penguins are 4-3-3 to earn 55.0% of the possible points.
They are scoring at a 3.1 goals-per-game average (31 total) over that span.
On the defensive side, the Penguins have given up 3.0 goals per game (30 total) over those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Leon Draisaitl has been a major player for Edmonton this season, with 59 points in 40 games.
Through 37 games, Connor McDavid has 16 goals and 39 assists.
Stuart Skinner (16-8-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a .902 save percentage (30th in the league).
Penguins Key Players to Watch
Sidney Crosby’s 11 goals and 33 assists in 42 games give him 44 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Rickard Rakell is a key contributor for Pittsburgh, with 34 total points this season. He has scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in 42 contests.
Tristan Jarry has an 8-6-4 record this season, with an .889 save percentage (54th in the league). In 19 games, he has 497 saves, and has allowed 63 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Oilers vs. Penguins Injuries
Oilers: Alec Regula: Knee (Out), Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out)
Penguins: Phillip Tomasino: Lower Body (Out), Evgeni Malkin: Undisclosed (Questionable)
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