Oilers vs Canadiens Prediction, Odds, and Picks Feb 12
Oilers Prepare To Hit The Road Against Canadiens
The Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens are two drastically different teams this season.
The Oilers boast two of the most exciting skaters that the league has to offer, which in turn has resulted in a phenomenal offense.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens have struggled on the defensive side of the ice, something that might get exposed when Edmonton comes to town.
The Oilers are a road favorite, according to the NHL betting odds, but are they worth the price?
Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Oilers vs Canadiens. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.
Oilers Have Won 9 Of 11
The Oilers are on a roll right now as they’ve won nine of their last 11. Their offense is cooking as they’ve scored five or more in eight of those games.
It all starts with the production of Connor McDavid. He leads not just the team, but the league, in points scored this season at a whopping 94.
He’s on a completely different level than anybody else in the league, with the second-place skater in points being at 76.
It’s just him and Leon Draisatl – who is second in the NHL in points – doing the damage. There is plenty of balance.
In net, Jack Campbell has been delivering as a No. 1 netminder. Those who bet online saw him post a .915 save percentage in January and he’s at .938 in February.
This team is tough to beat when the goaltending is there as the offense is one of the best.
Canadiens Looking For Answers In The Crease
Montreal is unfortunately looking like a poor matchup for the Oilers here.
Their goaltending has not been up to par in recent memory, and it’s resulted in them ranking as the fifth-worst team in the league in goals allowed per game.
Both of their goaltenders have been making starts lately and San Montembeault has clearly been better.
Throughout January, Jake Allen went 1-2-0 with a 3.98 GAA and a .870 save percentage to go with it. Sam Montembeault, in the same span, was 4-6-0 with a 3.14 GAA and a .915 save percentage.
If you’re thinking of taking the Candiens with your NHL picks, keep in mind that Montembeault started on Saturday, so Allen is likely to get the nod in a back-to-back.
That should give Edmonton an advantage.
Oilers vs Canadiens Game Injuries
Oilers vs. Canadiens Head-to-Head
We’ve seen the Canadiens and Oilers meet up once this season, with Edmonton winning that game 5-3.
Oilers vs. Canadiens Information
- Game: Edmonton Oilers (29-18-5) Montreal Canadiens (20-27-4)
- Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Day/Time: Sunday, 12:30 p.m. ET
- Oilers vs Canadiens Live Stream: NHL TV
Oilers vs Canadiens Betting Lines
Oilers vs Canadiens Prediction
Simply put, this just seems like a very difficult game to pick the Canadiens in the sportsbook.
Their win on Saturday was their first in five games and Montembeault was in net. With the prospects of going with Allen quite likely, the Candiens are a team to fade.
Edmonton has won nine of 11 and they should make it 10 of 12 on Sunday.
Edmonton is listed at -280 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Oilers, there’s a chance to win $XX. Montreal is +240 with a chance to win $240 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Candiens a 73.68% chance to win, with the Oilers at 29.41%.
