New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers prediction, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, January 20, 2025
Use Code WWWC The New Jersey Devils face the Edmonton Oilers with both teams heading in opposite directions this season. The Devils are 24-22-2 and have the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference while the Oilers are 25-17-8 and have back-to-back wins, boasting the second-best record in the Pacific Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Devils vs Oilers prediction!
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Devils have been awful on offense
The Devils are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring only 2.58 goals per game. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt have 26 goals and 47 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six skaters have 10 goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
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The offense has struggled but the defense has also played poorly, allowing 3.10 goals per game. Luke Hughes and Dougie Hamilton have combined for 4.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Jake Allen has struggled in his latest starts, allowing eight goals in the last two.
Key injury report for Devils
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No key injuries to report.
Edmonton is led by a great offense
The Oilers are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.40 goals per game with 11 goals in the last two games. Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have scored 42 goals and 83 assists while Evan Bouchard has added 11 goals and 37 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been incredible but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.10 goals per game. Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have combined for 7.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The hope is that goaltender Tristan Jarry steps up as he’s looked great in recent starts, allowing only five in the last three.
Key injury report for Oilers
Leon Draisaitl is out. Has 25 goals and 42 assists this season.
Devils vs Oilers Pick
Money Line Pick For Devils vs Oilers
- Oilers (-155) (4 units)
The Oilers have back-to-back wins and look to take over this game on their home ice. The Oilers, who average 3.40 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers should limit a Devils offense that averages only 2.58 goals per game with Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm stepping up at the blue line and cutting off angles to the net on the rush, while goaltender Tristan Jarry steps up and makes plenty of big saves. 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 Devils vs Oilers
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Oilers are led by an incredible offense, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils should create plenty of scoring chances against the Oilers, who allow 3.10 goals per game, with Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who have scored 11 goals in their last two games, should run up the score against the Devils, who allow 3.10 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence while creating open shots with effective puck movement as Evan Bouchard picks apart the Devils 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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