Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/18

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The Edmonton Oilers visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Oilers come into the game with a 16-12-6 record this season. They rank third in the Western Pacific Division under head coach Kris Knoblauch.

The Bruins hold a 20-14 record and sit second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Head coach Marco Sturm leads them as they look to improve their standing. The game is set to air on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM.

Oilers vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -137, Boston Bruins +116

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a strong win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, where they scored six goals. Connor McDavid led the way with two goals and two assists. Their power play was effective, scoring three times.

In their recent game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Oilers struggled and lost 4-1. They managed only one power play goal despite 28 shots on goal. Zach Hyman was the lone scorer for Edmonton in this game.

Looking at the Oilers’ season stats, they rank second in power play goals with 29. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are leading the team in points. The team has had mixed results recently, with both strong wins and tough losses.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been playing strong in their recent games. They won four out of their last five games. Their recent win was against the Utah Mammoth with a score of 4-1.

David Pastrnak has been a key player for the Bruins. In their game against the Winnipeg Jets, he scored two goals and had two assists. Morgan Geekie also made an impact with two goals in their win over the Mammoth.

The Bruins’ defense has been effective with a high number of blocks. They ranked 2nd in the league for blocks this season. Their goaltending has been solid with Jeremy Swayman securing 14 wins so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win with a moneyline of -137. They have strong offensive stats, ranking third in goals and second in power play goals this season. The Oilers have a slight edge over the Boston Bruins, who are at +116. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.

The current total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Oilers ranking high in goals and the Bruins having solid offensive numbers as well. With the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to take the over at -122.