- The Oilers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | RSNW
The Nashville Predators (29-27) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (32-26) on Mar. 15 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Oilers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Predators vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Predators vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Predators | +1.5 -150 | 6.5 +100 | +155 |
| Oilers | -1.5 +125 | 6.5 -120 | -190 |
Predators vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Oilers will win this game with 76.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 52.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 away games (+7.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.10 Units / 18% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.25 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+9.00 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 9 games (+8.75 Units / 69% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+5.55 Units / 19% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 35-30 against the spread this NHL season (-4.85 Units / -4.35% ROI).
- Predators are 29-36 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.7 Units /-6.57% ROI
- Predators are 32-30 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -1.65% ROI
- Predators are 30-32 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units /-6.63% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 25-42 against the spread this NHL season (-12.75 Units /-15.63% ROI).
- Oilers are 32-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.55 Units / -17.68% ROI
- Oilers are 38-25 when betting the Over for +10.7 Units / 14.19% ROI
- Oilers are 25-38 when betting the Under for -16.15 Units / -21.97% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -118 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Brady Skjei (NAS) | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -300 |
| Jonathan Marchessault (NAS) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +120 | 3.5 -165 |
| Vasily Podkolzin (EDM) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 2.5 -175 | 2.5 +125 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -160 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -160 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 29-36 (.446) this season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 58-88 (.397) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 12-3 (.800) when tied after the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 79-67 (.541) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 3-5 (.375) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators have scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Predators have 5.7 rush chances per game this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 3.72 expected goals per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.09
The Oilers have 249.35 expected goals this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have 79.17 expected goals in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Oilers have averaged 19.0 high danger chances per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16.0
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Predators have a .682 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 24% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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