Hockey odds preview - Nashville vs. Edmonton

23-22-8 January 26, 2014, 08:00 PM | Rexall Place 15-32-6


The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Edmonton and Nashville on Sunday, with the host Oilers trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The Predators will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 23-22-8 this season, while the Oilers are 15-32-6. Nashville is 21-23-9 on the totals; Edmonton is 31-21-1.

View Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers Odds and Stats.

The visitors opened as -105 moneyline in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Oilers at No. 29 and the Predators at No. 10 heading into this contest.



In their last action, Nashville was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Flames. Bettors on Calgary at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Coyotes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Coyotes at -132 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.55 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.98 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 17.2% while the Predators defense kills off 80.37% of their penalties.

Next up:
Nashville at Winnipeg, Tuesday, January 28th
Edmonton at Vancouver, Monday, January 27th
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