Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and the Edmonton Oilers will do battle against Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, and the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in a cross-continent tilt. The opening face-off takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, and it will be shown live on Sportsnet.
Edmonton Oilers at Boston Bruins Odds
This matchup’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by oddsmakers yet.
Even though its record stands at 24-18 straight up (SU), Boston has earned moneyline bettors a total of 3.0 units this season. Among its 42 games this season, 18 have gone under the total, while 18 have gone over and just three have pushed. The team’s 14-10 SU at home this season.
The Bruins currently have the third-strongest power-play unit in the NHL, as they’ve scored on 27.2 percent of their extra-man advantages this season. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated second overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 85.6 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 28.0 saves per game with a .923 save percentage, Tuukka Rask (15-10-6) has been the primary goalkeeper for Boston this year. If Boston decides to give him a rest, however, head coach Bruce Cassidy may turn to Jaroslav Halak (9-8-8 record, .930 save percentage, 2.20 goals against average).
Edmonton has lost 0.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year and is currently 21-22 straight up (SU). 21 of its matches have gone over the total, while 19 have gone under the total and just two have pushed. The Oilers are 11-11 SU as the away team this season.
The Oilers currently tout the second-best power-play unit in the NHL, as they’ve converted on 30.0 percent of their extra-man chances this year. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked fifth overall and it’s successfully defended 83.6 percent of all penalties.
Mikko Koskinen (2.85 goals against average and .912 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Edmonton. Koskinen is averaging 27.8 saves per game and owns a 14-12-2 record.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins Free Picks
Pick: SU Winner – Bruins, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- The Oilers are 2-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Bruins are 0-6 in shootouts.
- Five of Edmonton’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 1-4 in those games.
- The Bruins this season have tallied the eighth-most hits per game in the NHL (23.8).
