Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Nashville Predators (4-6, 5-5 PL, 3-5-2 O/U) battle the Edmonton Oilers (2-6-1, 2-7 PL, 5-3-1 O/U) in a conference bout on Saturday night. The Predators lost a road decision to the Kraken in their previous bout. The Oilers were hit with a home loss against the Stars on Thursday. The Oilers won two of three meetings against the Predators last season.
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Predators Continue Road Trip
The Nashville Predators continue a challenging road trek. The squad opened the trip with a 5-2 road loss to the Canucks on Tuesday and were dealt a 4-2 road loss against the Kraken on Thursday night. The squad has been mediocre this season. Nashville has beaten the Rangers and Maple Leafs but is struggling to score goals. They are playing solid in the defensive end for the most part. They are 1-4 on the road.
Filip Forsberg has recorded four points in his last three games. The 29-year-old winger is relied on heavily on a squad that does not have a ton of depth. Forsberg has collected nine points in 10 games. He earned four points in three meetings against the Oilers last season. Tommy Novak has been a bright spot. The young center scored on Thursday and already has five goals along with two assists on the season. Luke Evangelista is a young player with potential. The 21-year-old posted 15 points in 24 games last season and has six points this season.
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) November 3, 2023
The Predators have started Juuse Saros in the net in all but one game. The veteran netminder has been outstanding, sporting a 2.68 GAA and a .909 save % accompanied by a 4-5 record on the season. The backup is Kevin Lankinen. Nashville is scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, ranking them 24th. They are conceding an average of 3 goals, placing them 15th.
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Oilers In Need of Wins
The Edmonton Oilers are concluding a four-game homestand. Edmonton is having a shaky opening month of the season. They had lost four games in a row before a 5-2 win against the Flames in the outdoor game last Sunday but could not keep the momentum going, dropping a 4-3 home decision against the Stars on Thursday night. The squad was considered a contender entering the season and while it's early, they are near the bottom of the standings and can't afford another losing streak.
Connor McDavid missed two games last week but returned this past weekend. The star center has been kept in check, recording just one point in his last two games. McDavid has nine points in seven games on the year. McDavid posted a remarkable 10 points in three games against the Predators last season. Leon Draisaitl was held pointless in Thursday’s defeat. The 28-year-old center amassed 128 points last season and has collected 13 points in nine games this season. Darnell Nurse is considered an offensive d-man but only has two points on the season. The 28-year-old averages 21 minutes of ice time per game and has a -3 rating.
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 3, 2023
The Oilers have gone with the young Stuart Skinner between the pipes in three consecutive games. The 25-year-old goalie has not been sharp, posting a poor 3.62 GAA and an .861 save % accompanied by a 1-3-1 record in five games. Jack Campell has a horrible 4.35 GAA and an .878 save %. Edmonton is only averaging 2.8 goals, ranking them 23rd. They are allowing an average of four goals, pegging them 30th in the NHL.
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The Nashville Predators are stumbling, dropping three of their last four games. They are especially struggling on the road where they are 1-4 on the season. The Oilers are also having trouble but are the stronger team and I expect them to play with desperation as they look to rebound from a disastrous start.
Furthermore, the Oilers went 2-0-1 against the Predators last season and already played them this season, beating them by a 6-1 score. Edmonton has now scored 22 goals in the last four meetings. Edmonton is generating chances. They have posted an xGF/60 minutes of 3.6 goals which is fifth in the league. I expect Connor McDavid to dominate. He posted 10 points against the Predators last year and two points in the meeting this season.
Prediction: Edmonton Oilers -1.5
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I expect plenty of goals. The Oilers are not a strong defensive squad. They have allowed at least three goals in all but two bouts this season and 19 goals in their last five games.
In addition, the Predators have a penalty kill that ranks 29th in the league. The Oilers had one of the best power plays of all time last year and it’s only a matter of time before it clicks this season. The Oilers are generating shots but have been a bit unlucky. Edmonton accumulated a remarkable 49 shots on goal against a good Stars team on Thursday and the puck should start going in. The over is 4-1 in the Oilers' last five games against a conference opponent.
Prediction: Over 6.5
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