Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Penguins. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Penguins.
• We like the Penguins on the moneyline (+167)
• The Penguins are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Edmonton Come Through as Road Favorites?

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 25-12-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Edmonton’s offense was led by Leon Draisaitl, who scored his 9th goal of the season and added two more assists, bringing his total to 8. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal, while Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd of the year. Jeff Skinner also found the net for the 3rd time this season.

The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and scored twice in the first period. After a scoreless second, they added two more in the third, including a power-play goal by Hyman. Edmonton recorded 10 offensive giveaways and finished with 6 assists.

Defensively, the Oilers held on for a 4-2 win over the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. However, they did allow two goals, one of which came at 4:28 into the 3rd period, tying the game at 2-2.

Can Pittsburgh Grab a Win at Home?

With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 17-18-8 on the season. Pittsburgh, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.

Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens off the board until the third period.

Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins, scoring twice in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens. He opened the scoring with his 4th goal of the season and later added his 5th on a power play in the second period. Blake Lizotte netted his 2nd goal of the year, sealing the game with an empty-netter.

Pittsburgh recorded 24 shots on goal and picked up 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored their first goal at 4:03 in the first period, added another at 1:20 in the second, and finished with an empty-netter at 19:15 in the third.

On the defensive side, the Penguins will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage. Pittsburgh’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits.