Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

This article was published on Nov 20, 2025. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The NHL regular season is underway, and fans are in for a game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Oilers come into this game with a record of 9-9-4. They will be looking to improve their standing in the Western Pacific Division.

The Lightning, on the other hand, hold a 10-7-2 record. They aim to defend their home ice at the Benchmark International Arena. Both teams are eager to gain ground in their respective conferences. The game will air on ESPN+ at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Oilers vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers Puck Line +1.5 (-192), Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line -1.5 (+158), Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine +128, Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -154, Over/Under 6.0

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Washington Capitals, 7-4, with the Capitals having fewer shots on goal than the Oilers. Darnell Nurse stood out with two goals in that game.

Against the Buffalo Sabres, the Oilers were defeated 5-1. Despite having more shots on goal than the Sabres, the Oilers struggled to find the net. Andrew Mangiapane provided the only assist for the team.

In their recent win, the Oilers edged out the Carolina Hurricanes, 4-3. Connor McDavid was instrumental, scoring twice and adding an assist. The Oilers capitalized on one power play goal during the game.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a big win against the New Jersey Devils, winning 5-1 at home. Jake Guentzel was a standout with three goals, while Andrei Vasilevskiy made 31 saves on 32 shots.

In their game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Lightning struggled, losing 6-2. Despite outshooting the Canucks, the team could not convert their chances. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel each contributed with a point, but it was not enough.

The Lightning’s defense stepped up in a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers. The team had a solid performance with 27 hits and 14 blocks. Nikita Kucherov and Emil Lilleberg each added a goal, helping the Lightning secure the victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Edmonton Oilers. The moneyline for the Lightning is -154, while the Oilers stand at +128. Given the Lightning’s stronger goaltending stats with fewer goals against, our pick is Tampa Bay to win. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, Edmonton 3.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0, with odds for the over at -111 and the under at -112. Both teams have demonstrated strong offensive stats, with the Oilers ranking 5th in goals and assists. Considering these factors, we recommend betting on the over. The projected total is 7 goals.