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The Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1), who have lost three straight, on Friday, October 25 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Friday's hockey game.
Oilers vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Oilers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+185)
- Total Pick: Under 7 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers (2-4-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Edmonton has three points (1-0-1) in the two games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Edmonton finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Oilers have scored more than two goals two times, and are 2-0-0 in those games.
- In the two games when Edmonton has capitalized with a single power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to record one point.
- In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 2-3-1 (five points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents once, and lost.
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a 1-1-2 record in overtime contests this season and a 3-4-1 overall record.
- Pittsburgh has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Pittsburgh failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals five times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-1-1).
- This season, Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in four games has a record of 1-2-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents four times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 2 | Goals Scored | 3.38 | 12th |
| 27th | 3.86 | Goals Allowed | 4.25 | 31st |
| 5th | 32.7 | Shots | 32.5 | 7th |
| 3rd | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 29th |
| 28th | 10.53% | Power Play % | 24% | 12th |
| 32nd | 54.55% | Penalty Kill % | 82.61% | 10th |
Oilers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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