Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (29-14-3) and the Washington Capitals (31-10-5) at Rogers Place sees the Oilers favored at home (-155 moneyline odds to win) against the Capitals (+130). The game begins at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Oilers vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
Favorite: Oilers (-155)
Underdog: Capitals (+130)
Over/under: 5.5
Oilers vs. Capitals Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Capitals (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Oilers 4 – Capitals 3
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Capitals
Oilers and Capitals Betting Trends
Edmonton’s games this season have finished above this matchup’s total of 5.5 goals 27 times.
Washington’s games this season have had more than 5.5 goals 24 of 46 times.
The two teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 1.3 more than this game’s over/under.
These two teams together give up 5.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
The Oilers have been favored on the moneyline 41 times this season, and have gone 25-16 in those games.
The Capitals have been made an underdog 22 times this season, and won 15, or 68.2%, of those games.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers’ 151 goals this season make them the ninth-best scoring team in the league.
The Oilers are ranked sixth in NHL action for the fewest goals against this season, having allowed 126 total goals (2.7 per game).
The team’s goal differential is seventh-best in the league at +25.
The Oilers have a 10.3% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 21st in the NHL.
The Oilers’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 12.8 hits and 14.3 blocked shots per game.
In their past 10 matchups, the Oilers are 8-2-0 to earn 90.0% of the possible points.
They have scored 34 goals over that stretch.
Over on the defensive end, the Oilers have allowed 2.2 goals per game (22 total) over those 10 matchups.
Capitals Stats & Insights
The Capitals have scored the second-most goals (164 goals, 3.6 per game) in the NHL.
The Capitals’ 112 total goals conceded (only 2.4 per game) are the second-fewest in the NHL.
They have a +52 goal differential, which is the best in the league.
The 13% shooting percentage the Capitals have amassed leads the league.
The Capitals have not had a shutout win yet this season.
In the last 10 games, the Capitals have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 7-0-3 record.
They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) during that span.
Over on the defensive side, the Capitals have given up 1.7 goals per game (17 total) in those 10 outings.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton’s top contributors with 69 points. He has 33 goals and 36 assists this season.
Connor McDavid has 65 points (1.4 per game), scoring 20 goals and adding 45 assists.
Stuart Skinner has a record of 18-10-3. He has allowed 82 goals (2.7 goals against average) and recorded 747 saves.
Capitals Key Players to Watch
Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 46 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 34 assists in 46 games.
Aliaksei Protas has made a big impact for Washington this season with 38 points, thanks to 19 goals and 19 assists.
Logan Thompson has a .925 save percentage (fifth-best in the league), with 664 total saves, while conceding 54 goals (2.1 goals against average). He has put together a 21-2-3 record between the posts for Washington this season.
Oilers vs. Capitals Injuries
Oilers: Evander Kane: Knee (Out), Alec Regula: Knee (Out)
Capitals: T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season), Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), Sonny Milano: Upper Body (Out)
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