Lean on Over for Oilers vs Devils

Teams will meet for the second time this season when the New Jersey Devils host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from recent skids. The Oilers have dropped their last three and the Devils have fallen in their last two. Edmonton won the first meeting between the two, but with the Devils at home, NHL odds now favor New Jersey in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Oilers vs Devils Game Information

• Game: Oilers (13-15-1) vs Devils (16-12-2)
• Location: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
• Day/Time: Thursday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Oilers vs Devils Live Stream: NHL.TV

The Edmonton Oilers will try to put an end to a three-game losing streak when they visit the skidding New Jersey Devils on Thursday at the Prudential Center. NHL betting lines lean in favor of New Jersey, with the sportsbook setting the total at seven goals.

Oilers vs Devils Odds and Spreads

Oilers vs Devils Betting Trends

• Over is 4-0 in the Oilers last 4 games as a road underdog.
• New Jersey and its opponent have gone over the current 7-goal total in 19 of 30 matches (63.3%) so far this season.
• Edmonton’s games have gone over 7 goals in 17 of 29 chances this season.
• The total has gone over in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey.
• The total has gone over in 12 of New Jersey’s last 17 games at home.
• The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey’s last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton.
• The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey’s last 9 games against Edmonton.
• Under is 4-1-1 in the Oilers last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.

Over/Under Pick: Over 7 Goals

Though NHL Las Vegas odds have set the total as one of the highest of the night for the Oilers-Devils matchup and their recent play hasn’t been too positive, Edmonton and New Jersey should still be a solid NHL bet to reach the total.

Despite neither teams’ offense playing great recently, both have the chance to get back on track as their defenses haven’t been very strong either. The Oilers have given up five goals a game in their last three while the Devils have allowed 3.67 goals in that same time. Combine that with the fact that both teams boast two of the top four power-play units in the league and are led by stars Connor McDavid and Jack Hughes, and they should find a way to hit the total.

Player Prop: Zach Hyman Anytime Goal Scorer (+135)

Hyman has been one of the more consistent goal scorers for Edmonton this month, despite some of its offensive issues, leading the Oilers with 18 goals this season. Though he didn’t find the back of the net against the Devils the first time around, he has scored in four of the seven games this month to be one of Edmonton’s more reliable goal scorers.

In a game that’s likely to have quite a few scoring opportunities and finish with a number of goals for each team, Hyman should be a good play to get one of those for the Oilers.

Oilers vs Devils Prediction

Questions of the Day

Which team is overrated by the odds to win Oilers vs Devils?

Neither team is overrated as the odds are even for both teams.