Oilers vs Rangers

Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl has been unstoppable lately, despite a less than great run of form for the Oilers since February 7th, as the Rangers had a similar run of form until recently. With the Oilers confirming a near-healthy lineup according to official rosters, and the Rangers missing a key forward who remains day-to-day, historical matchups against Western Conference foes have often favored Edmonton’s high-powered offense. Betting the Oilers at -145 comes with solid value and a strong probability of success, earning this pick an A- grade for both confidence and return potential. Stats courtesy of ESPN’s official rosters and data.

Connor McDavid heads into this showdown with a slight turn around in form for Edmonton, while the Rangers arrive on the heels of losing four of their last six. With Edmonton missing a key blue-liner to an upper-body issue, New York’s top forwards—led by Zibanejad—will test the Oilers’ back end. Historically, these matchups tend to see ample scoring, especially when both sides are skating elite scorers with something to prove in front of a hostile crowd. The bet has a strong chance of paying off handsomely if the usual suspects tally their goals early and often.

Connor McDavid has been on a tear, helping Edmonton secure turn their form around after a five game loss streak, while the Rangers have have a small two game run going. With Chris Kreider still sidelined, New York’s offense may struggle to keep pace against an Oilers squad that is brimming with confidence. Historically, Edmonton has enjoyed success in these matchups at home, and those trends could continue on this pivotal night. Taking the Oilers at -1.5 feels like a solid wager worthy of a B+ rating for its likelihood and payout potential.