Oilers vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - December 7

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The St. Louis Blues (13-12-2) take a four-game road winning streak into a matchup with the Edmonton Oilers (14-10-2) on Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the victory in Saturday's matchup.

The Blues' offense has totaled 27 goals over their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 22 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (18.2%). They are 6-3-1 over those games.

Oilers vs. Blues Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Oilers 3, Blues 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-281)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers (14-10-2 overall) have a 5-2-7 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the eight games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-2 record (good for 12 points).
  • In the three games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Edmonton finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Oilers are 14-1-1 in the 16 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 29 points).
  • In the nine games when Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal, it went 5-2-2 to register 12 points.
  • In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 13-8-2 (28 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.

Blues Splits and Trends

  • The Blues (13-12-2 overall) have posted a record of 5-2-7 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • St. Louis has earned 16 points (7-4-2) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Blues scored only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
  • St. Louis has earned three points (1-5-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blues have earned 23 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
  • St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered seven points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 5-4-0 (10 points).
  • The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Blues finished 7-7-2 in those contests (16 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Blues AVG Blues Rank
16th 3 Goals Scored 2.59 25th
12th 2.96 Goals Allowed 3.07 19th
1st 33.2 Shots 26.7 29th
3rd 25.7 Shots Allowed 29.4 22nd
19th 19.4% Power Play % 15.87% 27th
27th 73.02% Penalty Kill % 79.17% 19th

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