Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks

Edmonton is in a stop-the-pain mold, having lost two in a row. The Oilers come to Detroit, taking on a Red Wings team that is fat and happy with four straight underdog victories. The Red Wings' last win was especially satisfying. Detroit edged Tampa Bay, 2-1, at home two days ago. The Oilers lost to the Devils, 5-3, on Saturday. Edmonton also lost to the Islanders, 4-2, on the road Thursday. It has been 50 games since the Stanley Cup runner-up Oilers have lost three straight games. Stuart Skinner is projected to be in goal for Edmonton since Calvin Pickard was in the net on Saturday. Skinner is the stronger choice, having a 1.97 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage through three games. Backup goalie John Gibson will be a net for Detroit. Gibson has a 3.56 goals against average this season. The Red Wings won't have one of their offensive weapons as Patrick Kane is out with an upper-body injury. Detroit has to contend with Edmonton's two superstars, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who have 16 points in 17 career games against Detroit. This has been a road series with the away team winning five of the past six times. The UNDER cashed in both games last season. Take Edmonton and the UNDER. 

Detroit goes for its fourth consecutive victory after winning its past three by a combined 11-4 score, including 5-2 over Los Angeles on Monday. The Red Wings got another good outing from their goalie as Cam Talbot stopped 23 of 25 shots and they are 9-2 after allowing two or fewer goals their previous game. Detroit also has won eight of 10 following a win and six of seven against teams that allowed two or fewer goals their previous game. Edmonton has gone UNDER six straight playing with two days rest and the Oilers are 5-0 UNDER their past five as home favorites of -201 or greater. The Oilers have stayed UNDER nine of their past 10 home games. Talbot is expected again tonight and he is 14-10-2 with a 2.86 goals-against average with two shutouts this season. There is great value in the road underdog in this matchup. Take the Red Wings and the UNDER.

Detroit has won three of four, including wins over defending champion Vegas (5-2) and Vancouver (4-3). The offense is fourth in goals scored (3.49 per game) and second in shooting percentage, but the defense is 21st in goals surrendered. The Red Wings are 15-4 OVER the total in non-conference games. Edmonton is sixth in the NHL in goals scored (3.42 per game) and third in shooting percentage, but the defense is 15th in save percentage (.905). The Oilers are 34-18 OVER the total after a loss, plus 58-36 OVER against teams that average 2.85+ goals per game. They're also 34-18 OVER after allowing three goals or more in two consecutive contests and 41-26 OVER at home versus defenses that give up 2.85+ goals per game. Take Detroit/Edmonton OVER the total.