NHL Odds: Penguins vs. Oilers prediction, odds and pick

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NHL Odds: Penguins vs. Oilers prediction, odds and pick

Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-0-1 in the NHL this season. They travel to play the Edmonton Oilers, who are coming off of a conference finals appearance. The Penguins lost in overtime in Montreal.

Edmonton is 2-3 after a successful season last year. They beat the Hurricanes 6-4 but lost to the Blues 2 0 on Saturday. The team is going to play Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Penguins are currently averaging 5.2 goals per game. Tristan Jarry is stopping 93% of shots and is only allowing 1.69 goals a game so far this season. Sydney Crosby has already recorded ten points in the team's first five games. The Penguins play the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The Oilers are a team that is currently in second place in their division.

The Oilers are hoping to win their first championship since the 1989-1990 season. Last year, Edmonton won 49-27-6 but lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions Colorado Avalanche.

Edmonton lost to the Blues. Pittsburgh has won the last six games in Edmonton. The Penguins have been able to gain early season momentum. Edmonton needs to play well to cover the spread. Conor McDavid is tied for third in the league with ten points. He is also tied with Alex Edler and Ryan Strome.

Pittsburgh Penguins are the hottest team out of the gate this season. Tristan Jarry will be the difference-maker for Pittsburgh against Edmonton.

Penguins are +1.5 (-235) favorites against the Oilers.


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