The Edmonton Oilers visit the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Prudential Center. On DraftKings Sportsbook, New Jersey is a -155 favorite on the Moneyline, while the total is set at O/U 6.5 goals.
Below, I’ll break down the matchup and provide my top Devils vs. Oilers prediction and best bet.
Devils vs. Oilers Odds
| Market | Edmonton Oilers | New Jersey Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-192) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
Devils vs. Oilers Betting Preview
Edmonton Oilers Outlook
Edmonton is a perfect 7-0-0 on the road this season, with every one of those wins coming in regulation. The Oilers also own the NHL’s top three point-getters, led by Connor McDavid’s 39 points, with Leon Draisaitl (28) and Evan Bouchard (26) right behind him. Zach Hyman would have likely joined his teammates in the point-scoring festivities, but he remains on injured reserve.
The defense has tightened up recently, allowing just one goal over the past three outings, with Tristan Jarry posting back-to-back shutouts against Calgary and the Islanders in that stretch. Jarry will likely start again, though his -1.6 GSAx and -0.45% SV% above expected rank 49th and 46th, respectively, among 74 goalies. I’d imagine that Jarry’s underlying numbers are the primary reason Edmonton is an underdog tonight, along with its 48.9% 5v5 xGoals share, which ranks 20th.
New Jersey Devils Outlook
Connor Hellebuyck is confirmed for his first home start since his trade, and he enters Tuesday having won both of his road starts so far, allowing three goals against 39 shots. His +0.5 GSAx and +0.65% SV% above expected rank 28th and 17th, respectively, among 74 goalies in that small sample. Still, it’s a big step up from Jake Allen’s -4.4 GSAx (67th).
The Devils have been tough to beat at the Prudential Center, posting a 6-2-0 record, and they’ve averaged 32.6 shots per game, good for second-most in the NHL. Their 57.5% 5v5 Corsi% ranks second as well, suggesting that they tend to spend a lot of time in the offensive zone. Jack Hughes leads the team with 16 points, and Arseny Gritsyuk has looked stellar in his second season with a team-high eight goals. Evan Rodrigues is questionable with an illness tonight, and Anthony Mantha is considered day-to-day after leaving Friday’s game against Vegas.
Devils vs. Oilers Prediction and Best Bet
New Jersey has the better 5v5 profile and swept both meetings last season, but it feels like this price is underselling an Edmonton team that has looked absurd offensively and still hasn’t lost a game on the road. Hellebuyck is an obvious upgrade between the pipes for New Jersey, but at +130, I’ll take the plus money on the road team averaging the second-most goals per game.
Best Bet: Oilers Moneyline (+130)
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