Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers prediction, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, March 15, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Nashville Predators face the Edmonton Oilers with both teams looking to improve in the playoff picture. The Predators are 29-27-9 and with only three wins in their last 10 games, they have fallen out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Oilers are 32-26-9 and with only four wins in their last 10, they are in third place in the Pacific Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Predators vs Oilers prediction!
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Nashville hopes defense improves
The Predators are having a rough season with their offense struggling and scoring only 2.94 goals per game. Ryan O’Reilly and Filip Forsberg have scored 50 goals and 64 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six active skaters have 11 goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.40 goals per game with four goals in the last game. Brady Skjei and Nick Perbix have combined for 4.9 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled lately, allowing 14 goals in his last five starts.
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Key injury report for Predators
- No key injuries to report.
Oilers are led by a great offense
The Oilers are having a great season thanks to their offense, which averages 3.51 goals per game. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have scored 71 goals and 136 assists while defenseman Evan Bouchard has 19 goals and 57 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.40 goals per game. Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard have combined for 9.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Additionally, goaltender Tristan Jarry has struggled, allowing 18 goals in his last four starts.
Key injury report for Oilers
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is day-to-day.
Predators vs Oilers Pick
Money Line Pick For Predators vs Oilers
- Oilers (-170) (4 units)
The Oilers look to bounce back from two rough losses and dominate this game on their home ice against a struggling Predators team. The Oilers should pile on the goals against the Predators, who allow 3.40 goals per game, with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl carrying the puck into the offensive zone and driving play all over the ice. The Oilers should limit the Predators offense, which averages only 2.94 goals per game, with Evan Bouchard, Matthias Ekholm, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while goaltender Tristan Jarry steps up and blanks the shots on the net. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Oilers money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Predators vs Oilers
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
Both teams have awful defenses, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the first period. The Predators should create plenty of scoring chances against the Oilers, who allow 3.40 goals per game, with Ryan O’Reilly, Filip Forsberg, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who average 3.51 goals per game, should run up the score against the Predators, who allowed four goals in their last game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while Evan Bouchard picks apart the Predators defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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