The Edmonton Oilers (2-2-1) visit the Detroit Red Wings (4-1-0) Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Puck drop is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Oilers vs. Red Wings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season
Edmonton has dropped back-to-back games after losing 5-3 to the New Jersey Devils Saturday, while failing to cover as a -106 road favorite with the Over (6) hitting. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins found the back of the net twice, while C Connor McDavid had 2 assists in the losing effort.
Detroit has won 4 games in a row after taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Friday while covering as a +115 home underdog as the Under (6) hit. C Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.
Oilers at Red Wings odds
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Moneyline (ML): Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Red Wings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+165) | Red Wings +1.5 (-200)Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)Oilers at Red Wings projected goalies
Calvin Pickard (1-1-0, 2.52 GAA, 8.65 SV%) vs. John Gibson (1-1-0, 3.57 GAA, .867 SV%)
Pickard is expected to get the call for the Oilers, who have a short turnaround after Saturday’s game. The 11-year veteran has started twice this season, with 32 saves on 37 shots. In his small sample size, he played much worse in his road start than he did at home, allowing 4 goals compared to 1.
Gibson has split time with Cam Talbot this season, seemingly being a solid backup. After more than a week’s rest, Gibson appeared to shake off his first start in which he allowed 5 goals, while only allowing 1 in the Red Wings’ OT win on Friday. He has saved 39 of 45 shots this season.
Oilers at Red Wings picks and predictionsPrediction
Red Wings 4, Oilers 3
BET RED WINGS (+120).
The Red Wings are on an early hot streak this season, winning 4 games in a row, including each of their last 3 at home. They have allowed just 4 goals over their previous 3 games combined and have great value at home against an Oilers’ team that is on the back half of a back-to-back on the road. Plus, the Oilers have dropped consecutive road games, both as favorites.
PASS.
There is no value on the puck line for the Wings.
BET OVER 6 (-120).
The Oilers have allowed 9 goals over their previous 2 games combined. They have scored at least 2 goals in each game this season, including 3 goals in 3 of their 5 games.
The Red Wings have scored 3 or more goals in 3 of their last 4 games, including at least 4 goals in 2 of their last 4.
In a game that is expected to feature 2 second-string goalies, the Over has solid value.
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