New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The New Jersey Devils face the Edmonton Oilers with both teams looking to improve from slow starts to the season. The Devils have a 14-10-1 record but with three wins in a row, they have leaped to the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Oilers have an 11-12-1 record and with six wins in a row, they have leaped to fifth place in the Pacific Division. Both teams look to build off hot streaks and leap to the top of their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one.
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Devils hope offense remains hot
The Devils have turned their season around with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.63 goals per game with 12 goals in the last three games. Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Tyler Toffoli have scored 32 goals and 51 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Erik Haula, Ondrej Palat, and Alexander Holtz have combined for 18 goals and 18 assists while defensemen Luke Hughes and John Marino have added five goals and 21 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense continues to hurt the Devils, allowing 3.67 goals per game. John Marino and Jonas Seigenthaler have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Akira Schmid has struggled with a .902 save percentage and a 3.03 goals-against average on 295 shots with -0.5 goals saved above average.
Oilers are carried by a great offense
The Oilers are climbing the standings with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.46 goals per game with 31 goals in the last six games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have scored 20 goals and 45 assists to lead the top line but the entire offense has stepped up. Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Evander Kane have combined for 31 goals and 39 assists while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have added 11 goals and 26 assists from the point to put the offense over the top.
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.46 goals per game. Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Stuart Skinner has struggled with a .888 save percentage and a 3.03 goals-against average on 480 shots with -7.6 goals saved above average.
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This is going to be a great game between two red-hot teams. The Devils look to win their fourth game in a row but the Oilers look to control this game on their home ice. The Oilers, who average 3.46 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers should limit the Devils' offense with Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers at the blue line and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Stuart Skinner to make plenty of easy saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice to extend their win streak to seven games.
Take the Oilers money line as home Favorites.
Prediction: Oilers (-150)
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This is a high total but with both teams having great offenses, this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils, who average 3.63 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances against the Oilers, who allow 3.46 goals per game, with Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who have scored 31 goals in the last six games, should run up the score against the Devils, who allow 3.67 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Zach Hyman, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm pick apart the Devils from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 7 goals.
Prediction: Over 7
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