NHL betting odds interest swings to the Boston Bruins at Edmonton battle on Thursday at Rogers Place as the Oilers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Edmonton Oilers in this one found them earlier as -110 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.4-1.8 result in favor of the Bruins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Bruins will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 38-26-6 this season, while the Oilers are 36-24-9. Boston is 34-29-7 on the totals; Edmonton is 26-38-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Edmonton Oilers at No. 14 and the Boston Bruins at No. 1 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 12-ranked offense (2.87 goals per game) against a Boston Bruins defense that ranks No. 10 at 2.59 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.81% rate while the Bruins have a 86.3% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Flames on March 15. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Edmonton was a 7-1 Sportsbook at home against the Stars. Bettors on Edmonton at -175 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Toronto, Monday, March 20th
Edmonton home to Vancouver, Saturday, March 18th