Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils

New Jersey has winning records both home and away. They're outscoring opponents by +8 with an offense that is 10th in goals scored and fifth on the power play, while the defense is seventh in goals given up (3.00 per game). They've won two of three, including a 6-0 victory at Vancouver at even-money. Edmonton is getting outscored by minus seven goals. They were a terrific home team last season but just 2-3-1 this year. The offense is 28th in goals scored and 25th on the power play, while the defense is 16th in goals given up (3.00 per game) and 25th in save percentage (.886). New Jersey is working on a day of rest while Edmonton had to play yesterday returning home from a four-game trek. Play New Jersey.

If the Edmondton Oilers played just a bit better on defense they would have a great record, as the offense has a lot of scoring talent. This might be a good spot for them as New Jersey isn't defending well, allowing 3.6 gols per contest on the season. Right now that is concerning because the offense has been slumping over the past five games. Edmonton showed what they can do in a recent eight-game winning streak where they allowed a total of just 13 goals. Make the play on Edmonton.

Edmonton has won six in a row following Friday's 4-3 victory over Minnesota when Evan Bouchard had two goals and an assist and Stuart Skinner had 17 saves for the Oilers. Skinner is 10-7-1 with a 3.03 goals-against average and he has won his past six starts while allowing only 11 goals. New Jersey has won six of seven, including 4-2 at Calgary on Saturday. The Devils are playing their fourth road game in six days and Akira Schmid should be back in net after Vitek Vanecek stopped 23 shots against the Flames last night. Schmid is 4-5-1 with a 3.03 GAA. This is the first meeting of the season and Edmonton has the scheduling advantage as the Devils will be a tired team. Take the Oilers as a Max Play.

Edmonton has allowed eight goals over the last three games while winning two of three. The Oilers are 26-16 UNDER the total on the road after allowing 3 goals or more in back-to-back contests. New Jersey has won 12 in a row ranked second in the NHL in goals allowed (2.33), tops in shots on goal allowed, and 11th in save percentage. They're home from a three-game road trip allowing just 4 total goals. The Devils are 24-10 UNDER the total after an eight-game unbeaten streak, plus 40-20 UNDER after having won 12 or more of their last 15. Take Edmonton/New Jersey UNDER the total.