Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Red Wings. The game is starting at 6:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 6:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Red Wings.
• We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+161)
• The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Oilers Have What it Takes in Detroit?

With a 4-0 win over the Penguins, the Oilers moved to 3-4-1 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 7 goals, but the combined score reached only 4.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, and they kept Pittsburgh off the scoreboard. The Oilers broke the tie at 7:00 in the second period with a goal from Leon Draisaitl.

Edmonton’s offense was propelled by 50 shots on goal, resulting in a 4-0 victory. Four different Oilers found the net, with Mattias Ekholm scoring his first goal of the season on a power play. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also added his first goal, while Leon Draisaitl netted his fourth of the year. Evan Bouchard, who scored for the second time this season, was perfect with his lone shot on goal.

Viktor Arvidsson contributed three assists, bringing his season total to three. The Oilers were held scoreless in the first period, but broke through with two goals in the second and added two more in the third. Edmonton recorded 10 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous game, where they shut out the Penguins 4-0. Stuart Skinner made 27 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also contributed 7 takeaways, 11 hits, and 17 blocks.

Will the Red Wings Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Detroit’s record fell to 4-4-0 after a 5-3 loss to the Sabres. The Red Wings trailed 2-0 before Alex DeBrincat scored with 5:17 left in the first period. They tied it up in the second, but Buffalo pulled away with a goal in the second and an empty-netter in the third.

As underdogs on the puck line, Detroit failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 8 goals went over.

Alex DeBrincat netted his 4th goal of the season, while Michael Rasmussen added his 2nd in the Red Wings’ 5-3 loss to Buffalo. Lucas Raymond scored his first goal of the season on a shorthanded effort in the second period.

Detroit took 25 shots on goal and recorded 27 giveaways. Moritz Seider picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 4.

Detroit’s defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game and another late in the 2nd period. The Red Wings tied the game at 3-3, but they gave up a goal with 4:06 left in the 2nd period and an empty-netter with 48 seconds left in the 3rd. Alex Lyon made 34 saves with an 89.5% save percentage.