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A pair of streaking squads face off when the Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3) visit the Boston Bruins (20-17-5) at TD Garden on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers have won three in a row, while the Bruins are on a four-game losing streak.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 contests for the Bruins (4-4-2), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have recorded 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (10.0%).
Oilers vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Oilers 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-153)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have finished 7-3-10 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 24-12-3.
- Edmonton has 21 points (9-2-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Edmonton has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (1-2-1 record).
- The Oilers are 23-3-2 in the 28 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 48 points).
- In the 15 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 9-3-3 to register 21 points.
- In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 18-9-2 (38 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Oilers finished 3-3-1 in those matchups (seven points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a record of 20-17-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime contests.
- Boston has earned 23 points (9-3-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In eight games this season when the Bruins ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
- Boston has nine points (3-4-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Bruins have earned 33 points in their 20 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Boston has recorded a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 10-5-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-7-0 (32 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 3-8-4 to record 10 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.28 | Goals Scored | 2.64 | 27th |
| 9th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 19th |
| 1st | 31.9 | Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| 4th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 7th |
| 12th | 23.47% | Power Play % | 12.59% | 31st |
| 23rd | 76.92% | Penalty Kill % | 75.38% | 25th |
Oilers vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
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