NHL Betting Picks, #6
EDM @ DET 7:30 PM ET
In the sixth game today, we have the Edmonton Oilers (8-3-1) visiting the Detroit Red Wings (3-8-1). Head-to-head the Oilers are 2–1 in the last three meetings and are 6-3-1 in their last ten matchups with the Red Wings.
In the Standings:
The Oilers are first in the Pacific while the Red Wings are in last in the Atlantic.
Home Rankings: DET
Home Offense:
Goals: 30th
PP: 22nd
Home Defense:
Goals: 27th
PK: 17th
Road Rankings: EDM
Road Offense:
Goals: 24th
PP: 3rd
Road Defense:
Goals: 1st
PK: 1st
Advantage: Edmonton Oilers
Red Wings Last 3 Games (0-3)
L STL
L BUF
L OTT
Oilers Last 3 Games (1-2)
L FLA
W WSH
L MIN
Trends for the Red Wings:
The Wings are 0-8 in their last eight. They are 1-4-1 at home this season.
Trends for the Oilers:
5-2 against Detroit in the last seven meetings. The Oilers are 9-4 in their last 13 games this year.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives Detroit a slight 52.10% chance to win. Statistically, Edmonton has the advantage. As for trends, the Oilers also have the edge. I like the Oilers against the model in this one.