Edmonton Oilers at Detroit Red Wings Betting Odds Preview with Pick

The Detroit Red Wings battle the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Friday in NHL betting odds action at Joe Louis Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Detroit Red Wings were listed earlier today as -171 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 0.2-0 win for the Red Wings on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Detroit Red Wings currently sport a record of 11-8-3. The Edmonton Oilers are 7-14-1. Betting totals have seen the Red Wings post a 5-12-5 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Oilers have gone 13-7-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Edmonton injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 12-rated Edmonton Oilers taking on the No. 27-rated Detroit Red Wings in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Detroit's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.32 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.09 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 17.14% while the Oilers defense kills off 79.37% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Edmonton lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Hurricanes on November 25. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -119 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.

Detroit was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Bruins. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.

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