Oilers vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - January 30

The Edmonton Oilers (32-15-3) take a three-game win streak into a home matchup with the Detroit Red Wings (24-21-5), who have won three in a row, on Thursday, January 30 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey contest.

In the last 10 games, the Red Wings have put up a record of 6-3-1. They have totaled 33 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 27. They have gone on the power play 34 times during that span, and have capitalized with 10 goals (29.4% of opportunities).

Oilers vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Oilers 4, Red Wings 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-267)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Oilers (-1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers have a 32-15-3 record overall, with a 7-3-10 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Edmonton has 29 points (13-4-3) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
• Edmonton has finished 1-4-1 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
• The Oilers have scored more than two goals in 36 games (30-4-2, 62 points).
• In the 20 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-5-3 record (27 points).
• When it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 24-11-2 (50 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-4-1 (nine points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a 24-21-5 record this season and are 4-5-9 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Detroit has earned 19 points (7-5-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Red Wings registered only one goal in 12 games and have gone 1-10-1 (three points).
• Detroit has 10 points (4-3-2) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 27 times, earning 40 points from those matchups (19-6-2).
• This season, Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 7-7-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 11-9-1 (23 points).
• The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 10-12-4 to register 24 points.

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Oilers vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

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