Pittsburgh Penguins (27-23-8) vs. Edmonton Oilers (36-20-2)
March 3, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Oilers -184 / Pittsburgh Penguins +152; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the Penguins preview, Oilers preview, betting matchup, and the Penguins vs Oilers prediction.
Penguins Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 27-23-8 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 3-1 in the third period, but allowed three goals in the last ten minutes for the loss. The Penguins out shot Calgary by a total of 30-20 and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh lost to Seattle by a score of 2-0 in the game prior to Calgary, but did win the previous three games. The Penguins are scoring 2.95 goals per game and they are allowing 2.70 goals against per game, while going 14.6% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 32 goals, 30 assists, and 206 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 9-4-4 this year with a 2.67 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. The Penguins will meet the Blue Jackets and Capitals after this one.
Oilers Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 36-20-2 this year after they defeated the Kraken by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they were able to hang on for the win. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 25-24 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton defeated the Blues by a score of 3-2 and the Kings by a score of 4-2 in the two games prior to Seattle. The Oilers are scoring 3.54 goals per game and they are allowing 2.98 goals against per game, while going 27.6% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 22 goals, 72 assists, and 184 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Calvin Pickard, who is 7-3-0 this season with a 2.53 goals against average and a .905 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Oilers’ last 16 games as favorites.
- The Oilers have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won the third period in five of the Penguins’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Penguins’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Penguins vs Oilers Betting Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup right in the middle of the battle for second in the Pacific with Vegas and LA, while Pittsburgh is sitting towards the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. Both of these teams played on Saturday, so they will be on the second game of a back to back here. Edmonton is one of the better offensive teams in the NHL and their power play in clicking over 27% so far this season. The Penguins are a lower scoring team, but they are also the better defensive team when looking at the season numbers. Pittsburgh looked pretty good for the majority of last night’s game, but that third period collapse is going to be tough to swallow. Edmonton is very good at home and I like them to win this game by at least two goals.
