The Edmonton Oilers (38-24-4) host the New York Rangers (33-28-6) at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a vistory. The Oilers knocked off the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Rangers are coming off a 4-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Sunday's game.
Over the past 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 5-3-2 while scoring 31 total goals (two power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 7.1%). They have conceded 22 goals.
Oilers vs. Rangers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Rangers 4, Oilers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+129)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 38-24-4 record overall, with an 11-4-15 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 30 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 18-9-3 record (good for 39 points).
- In the five games this season the Oilers registered only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Edmonton has finished 2-7-2 in the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Oilers have scored three or more goals 46 times, and are 35-9-2 in those games (to register 72 points).
- In the 28 games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 16-8-4 to register 36 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 29-15-3 (61 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-9-1 to register 11 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers (33-28-6 overall) have posted a record of 3-6-9 in games that have needed OT this season.
- In the 26 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 30 points.
- This season the Rangers recorded just one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- When New York has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (5-8-2 record).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 40 games, earning 58 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 21 games and picked up 23 points with a record of 10-8-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 15-11-2 (32 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Rangers finished 15-15-4 in those contests (34 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 3.01 | 13th |
| 14th | 2.91 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 19th |
| 1st | 32.1 | Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| 9th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 28th |
| 5th | 26.09% | Power Play % | 18.97% | 23rd |
| 24th | 76.1% | Penalty Kill % | 82.5% | 4th |
Oilers vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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