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The Edmonton Oilers (25-12-3) bring a four-game win streak into a road matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8), who have lost four in a row, on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.
The Penguins have totaled 31 goals in their past 10 outings, while allowing 30 goals. A total of 31 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in 11 power-play goals (35.5%). They are 4-3-3 over those contests.
Oilers vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Oilers 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-228)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 25-12-3 record overall, with a 7-3-10 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Edmonton is 9-2-3 (21 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
- The Oilers are 24-3-2 in the 29 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 50 points).
- In the 16 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 10-3-3 to record 23 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 19-9-2 (40 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 3-3-1 (seven points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have posted a record of 6-8-14 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 17-17-8.
- Pittsburgh has earned 20 points (8-1-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins registered only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has eight points (2-5-4) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 23 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 4-8-4 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 9-2-3 (21 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 3.02 | 15th |
| 8th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.62 | 32nd |
| 1st | 32.1 | Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| 5th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| 9th | 23.76% | Power Play % | 26.23% | 5th |
| 22nd | 77.42% | Penalty Kill % | 80.34% | 14th |
Oilers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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