Edmonton Oilers vs. St. Louis Blues Prediction, NHL Odds
Overall, the Oilers have won four of their past six and can reclaim a share of second place in the Pacific Division with a win in St. Louis. The Blues are coming off a 3-1 win in Carolina on Thursday night, and have revived their fading playoff hopes while racking up a 6-1-1 record over their past eight games.
The Oilers travel to St. Louis as -150 road favourites on Friday’s NHL odds. The Blues trail as a +125 bet on the NHL moneyline, and the total is listed at 6.5.
Oilers vs. Blues NHL Betting Odds
These clubs split two previous meetings this season, with the home team victorious in each, including the Blues’ 3-2 victory over the Oilers on November 3. However, Edmonton has held the upper hand in recent dates with the Blues, winning four of six, but saw of its losses over that stretch come on the road and by a single goal. Low scoring has been commonplace, with the total topping 5 just twice in the past seven meetings between these clubs, powering a 5-1- run for the UNDER in totals betting. While the Oilers have managed to halt a four-game slide with wins in four of seven, they have still struggled to keep the puck out of the net at times, surrendering 4+ goals three times during their current 4-3-0 run, and allowed 4.55 goals per game over their past 11 outings. That’s bad news going into Friday’s clash with a suddenly stingy Blues squad that has allowed just 14 total goals over their past eight contests. However, St. Louis has struggled on home ice, getting lit up for 3.71 goals per game while going 2-3-2 over their past seven.
Edmonton Oilers
The big guns fell silent in Thursday’s critical matchup with the Stars, who currently sport the second-best record in the NHL. Connor McDavid was held off the scoresheet, halting an impressive eight-game points streak in which he tallied two goals and 13 assists. Leon Draisaitl failed to record a shot on goal in Dallas, but picked up an assist, and has now piled up five markers and 10 assists during a seven-game tear. With neither McDavid nor Draisaitl running up their goal totals, contributions from the Oilers supporting cast have been crucial. Vasily Podkolzin has scored twice over the past four games, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is coming off a two-goal night in Tuesday’s 4-3 win in Colorado, while rearguard has contributed three goals and 13 assists during a steady nine-game surge.
St. Louis Blues
While goaltending has been the story during the Blues’ resurgence, which has lifted them to within six points of a wild card spot in the West, the club has also received some big contributions up front. On Thursday night, Jimmy Snuggerud sealed the win over the Hurricanes with a pair of goals, and has now turned in four straight multi-point performances that have produced five goals and four assists. Snuggerud has also produced multiple points in three of six home dates but has been limited to just a single point in two appearances versus the Oil this season. Robert Thomas has also boosted his potential off-season trade value with 13 points during an eight-game points streak but has failed to score in his past three overall, and just once in his past nine home appearances.
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