Edmonton Oilers (35-20-2) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (27-22-8)
March 3, 2024 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -169 / Pittsburgh Penguins +135 — Over/Under: 6.5
The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers meet in NHL action from Rogers Place on Sunday. Who comes out on top in Sunday’s inter-conference matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Penguins vs. Oilers Prediction.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins come into this game looking to rebound from back-to-back losses after a 4-3 loss to Calgary last time out. Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins in scoring with 63 points including a team-high 32 goals while Jake Guentzel has 52 points with 22 goals and 30 assists. Evgeni Malkin has 45 points with 16 goals and 29 assists while Erik Karlsson’s added 43 points with 35 assists and Kris Letang has 37 points of his own with 30 assists this season. Tristan Jarry has gone 17-19-4 with a 2.60 GAA and a .910 save percentage while Alex Nedeljkovic has a 9-4-4 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .915 save percentage this season. The Penguins will face the Blue Jackets and Capitals after this game.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won the third period in five of the Penguins’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Penguins’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Edmonton Oilers Team Preview
The Edmonton Oilers come into this one looking to build on their three-game win streak after a 2-1 win over Seattle last time out. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers in scoring with 95 points including a team-high 73 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 75 points with 30 goals and 45 assists. Zach Hyman has 59 points with a team-high 40 goals while Evan Bouchard has 57 points with 15 goals and 42 assists as well. Evander Kane has 35 points with 21 goals and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 55 points with 39 assists this season. Stuart Skinner is 28-13-2 with a 2.64 GAA and a .905 save percentage while Calvin Pickard is 7-3 with a 2.53 GAA and a .905 save percentage this season. The Oilers will take on the Bruins, Blue Jackets, and Sabres after this one.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Oilers have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Oilers’ last 16 games as favorites.
Penguins vs. Oilers Prediction
I’m on the Oilers here. The Oilers are the better team here playing better hockey and the reality of it is the Oilers have had Pittsburgh’s number for the last couple of years. The Penguins continue to be inconsistent and it makes it hard to trust them even getting this kind of plus money. Give me the Oilers here.