The Edmonton Oilers have largely been the definition of mediocrity this season but Conor McDavid and company have been playing their best hockey of the year recently. The Oilers have won their past three games – their longest winning streak of the season – while outscoring opponents 11-7. The Oilers will look to extend it to four games when they host the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night.
- The Oilers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against the Canadiens.
- The total has gone OVER in 14 of the Oilers last 21 games at home.
- Alex Galchenyuk has 2 goals and 6 assists in his last 8 games.
These two teams met just two weeks ago, a game the Oilers easily won 6-2. Edmonton poured it on, racking up 40 shots and chasing goaltender Carey Price shortly into the second period.
Price has since rebounded and has begun playing his best hockey of the season. The five-time all-star has given up just 10 goals on 131 shots in the past four. Of course, Price could surely be benefitted by his defensemen helping him out and allowing fewer shots, as the Canadiens are surrendering over 30 shots in eight of his past 10 starts.
Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers are 16-17-2 so far on the season. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, are 16-15-4. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Edmonton go 18-17 and the Canadiens go 16-17-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Montreal injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 17-rated Montreal Canadiens taking on the No. 8-rated Edmonton Oilers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 2.97 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 20 at 3.14 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 16.33% while the Canadiens defense kills off 77.39% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canadiens at +126 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
The Oilers were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Edmonton at -141 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
- Montreal is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Montreal is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
- Montreal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Edmonton is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
- Edmonton is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Carolina, Wednesday, December 27th
Edmonton at Winnipeg, Wednesday, December 27th
