Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers Betting Picks and Prediction

There’s just four NHL games on the NHL schedule Friday. In one, the New York Rangers (22-7-1), first in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, host the Edmonton Oilers (14-15-1), sixth in the Pacific Division. The Oilers are coming off of a 6-3 win against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, while the Rangers haven’t played since beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday.

Stuart Skinner (3.04 GAA, .884 save percentage) is the confirmed starter for the Oilers, while Igor Shesterkin (2.86 GAA, .908 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Rangers. Let’s take a look at the Oilers vs Rangers betting picks.

Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers Odds

Oilers vs. Rangers Information

Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers

Location of the game: Madison Square Garden. New York City, NY.

Date & Time: Friday, December 22. 7:30 p.m. ET.

How to Watch: ESPN+ | Sportsnet (Canada)

Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers Analysis

Edmonton Oilers Performance Recap and Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers can be a frustrating team to follow. They’ve had a season-best eight-game winning streak this month and followed that up with three consecutive losses before their game last night. Goaltending has been a big issue as they haven’t been able to get timely saves for Skinner or Jack Campbell, who was demoted to the AHL in late November.

The Oilers are 11th in goals per game (3.34) and first in shots (34.3). They also don’t give up many shots, ranking fourth (28.2), but are 27th in goals against (3.45). Connor McDacid leads the Edmonton Oilers statistics with 41 points (11 goals, 30 assists), while three others – Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, and Zach Hyman – all have 30 or more points.

Key Injuries

Dylan Holloway is the lone absence for Edmonton coming into the game. He has been out with a lower-body injury since mid-November.

Betting Trends to Know

• The Oilers are 11-19 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 5-9 on the road.
• Their over-under record is 17-12-1, including 8-6 on the road.

New York Rangers Performance Recap and Analysis

New York has been one of the best and most consistent NHL teams this season and are among the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup. They’re a top-10 team in most categories, including goals allowed (2.7), penalty kill (85.3 percent), and shooting percentage (10.8 percent). They’re 12th in goals (3.33) and have the best power-play in the league at 31.3 percent.

New York has won three consecutive games in the New York Rangers schedule and are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They’ve outscored their opponents 12-4 in their last three games. The New York Rangers are 10-3 at Madison Square Garden this season.

Key Injuries

Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil are on the NHL injury report for the Rangers. Neither player is expected to return anytime soon.

Betting Trends to Know

• The Rangers are 15-15 ATS this season, including 5-8 at home.
• They have an over-under record of 13-17, including 5-8 at home.
• New York has won two consecutive and three of four in Oilers vs Rangers betting picks.

Oilers vs. Rangers Betting Picks

• Moneyline: New York has the advantage with extra rest and comes into this game with much better goaltending.
• Puck Line: The puck line is a tough bet for the Oilers vs Rangers betting picks as Edmonton has one of the best offenses in the league, but they have been up and down as of late.
• Over/Under: The over is the preferred bet with Skinner in net. It has hit in four of the last six games between New York and Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Rangers Prediction

The Rangers have the benefit of extra rest and are one of the best teams in the league on home ice. Skinner also hasn’t been great as of late for the Oilers, allowing eight goals on just 43 shots in his last two starts.

• NHL Pick: Rangers 5-3

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