Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers Pick and Prediction for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Nashville Predators visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.1 The game has a puck drop time of 9:00 PM and will be available for fans to stream on ESPN+. This is the first meeting of the season between these two teams, both of whom are looking to establish footing in their respective divisions as the second half of the season kicks off. For more great NHL picks, find our free NHL picks.
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Nashville Looks to Build on Road Success
The Nashville Predators enter this contest with a 19-18-4 record. They have been excellent on the road recently, coming off a 4-3 victory over Calgary on January 3.2 Nashville has found success by playing high-event hockey, but they have struggled with defensive consistency, allowing 3.32 goals per game.
Special teams remain a strength for Nashville, particularly a penalty kill that operates at an 81.9% success rate. Offensively, they average 2.83 goals per game. The team has seen a recent surge from the second line, with a four-point performance from the wing in their last outing helping them secure two points in Calgary.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
In net, Juuse Saros is the primary starter, sporting 16 wins and a 2.93 GAA.3 While his .896 save percentage is a bit below his elite career standards, he remains a workhorse capable of stealing games. Backup Justus Annunen (3-5-1, 3.29 GAA) was recently rewarded with a two-year contract extension and has shown flashes of brilliance in relief.4
Injury Report
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Jonathan Marchessault (RW): Day-To-Day - Est. Return Jan 6 (Lower body; missed 8 games).
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Roman Josi (D): IR - Est. Return late January (Upper body).
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Justin Barron (D): IR - Lower body.5
Oilers Face Defensive Questions at Mid-Season
The Edmonton Oilers return home with a 20-16-6 record. Despite sitting in a playoff spot, the Oilers have been one of the most volatile teams in the league, currently ranking as the fourth-worst defensive team with 3.36 goals against per game. They are coming off a disappointing 5-2 home loss to Philadelphia.
Edmonton’s offense remains their greatest weapon, averaging 3.31 goals per game and boasting a league-leading power play that converts at a staggering 33.6%. However, the team has struggled to string wins together, failing to record a three-game winning streak so far this season.
Goaltending has been a revolving door due to injuries. With Tristan Jarry sidelined, the Oilers have relied on Calvin Pickard (4-6-2, 3.73 GAA) and recent call-up Connor Ingram (2-2-0, 3.28 GAA).6 Pickard is the likely starter for Tuesday, looking to rebound after a tough outing against the Flyers.
Injury Report
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Tristan Jarry (G): OUT - Est. Return mid-January (Lower body).
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Kasperi Kapanen (RW): IR-LT - Est. Return Jan 10 (Lower body).
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Jake Walman (D): IR-LT - Est. Return Jan 12 (Lower body).
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Jack Roslovic (RW): IR - Undisclosed.
Analysis & Betting Picks
Oilers vs Predators Pick
- Moneyline: Edmonton Oilers (-175)
The Oilers are notoriously difficult to beat at Rogers Place after a loss. While Nashville has been a "road warrior" lately, the loss of Roman Josi on the blue line makes them vulnerable to Edmonton’s elite speed and transition game. Even with depth injuries, Edmonton’s high-end talent usually finds a way to exploit Nashville’s defensive lapses.
Oilers vs Predators Total Pick
- Total: Over 6.5 (-105)
This matchup features two teams in the bottom ten for goals against per game. Nashville is surrendering 3.32 and Edmonton is giving up 3.36. With Edmonton’s power play clicking at over 30% and Nashville’s recent trend of high-scoring road games, this has all the makings of a track meet. Expect a high-scoring affair that clears the total easily.
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