Oilers vs Coyotes Prediction – NHL Picks 2/19/24

The Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Mullett Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Oilers vs Coyotes prediction.

Oilers Coming off Another Overtime Win

The Oilers in the last game faced off against the Dallas Stars and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Evan Bouchard had a strong game putting up two goals. The Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals while their defense is giving up 2.88 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the defense is ranked 11th. Connor McDavid is having another huge season and he has scored 21 goals and added another 60 assists. The Oilers’ offense needs to get out to a fast start. 

Coyotes Coming off A Close Loss

The Coyotes faced off against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, and they were competitive, but they ended up losing 4-3. The Coyotes scored three goals, but the defense gave up four goals and that led to the defeat. Matt Dumba did score a goal and added another assist. The Coyotes on the season are averaging 2.87 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.19 goals per game. The offense is ranked 25th while the defense is ranked 19th. Clayton Keller has scored 21 goals and added 28 assists so far this season. The Coyotes will face the Maple Leafs after this game.

Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Facts

• Clayton Keller has scored at least one goal in four of the Coyotes’ last five day games at Mullett Arena.
• Matias Maccelli has recorded at least one point in each of the Coyotes’ last 10 day games.
• Matias Maccelli has recorded at least one assist in each of the Coyotes’ last six day games.
• Barrett Hayton recorded an equal-career-high two goals in his last game against the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in eight of his last nine appearances with the Oilers as favorites against the Coyotes.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last eight day games.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Oilers’ last 11 day games.
• Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Assists (60) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Arizona Coyotes rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.87).
• The Arizona Coyotes rank 30th in the league for shots per game this season (26.8).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.51).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.62%).

Oilers vs Coyotes Betting Prediction

The Oilers are going to have no issue getting the job done here. The Oilers are averaging 3.51 goals, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Coyotes are averaging only 2.87 goals, and they are playing on tired legs here. The Oilers are going to put on a show here and this is going to be a very comfortable victory. Back the Oilers on the puck line to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Oilers -1.5