Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/6

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The Nashville Predators will play against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. This NHL regular season game is set for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

The Predators come into the game with a 19-18-4 record. They rank 11th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Oilers hold a 20-16-6 record and are 5th in the conference. Both teams will look to improve their standings with a win in this matchup.

Predators vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -168, Nashville Predators MoneyLine +141

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators are coming off a strong win against the Calgary Flames, taking the game 4-3. Michael Bunting led the team with one goal and three assists. Erik Haula also contributed with two goals on six shots.

In their recent games, the Predators have shown mixed results. They won against the Vegas Golden Knights with a score of 4-2. However, they faced a loss against the Seattle Kraken, finishing 1-4.

Juuse Saros has been active in the net, playing 32 games this season. He has recorded 785 saves but has allowed 91 goals. The Predators’ skaters have been effective with 1151 shots on goal, ranking them 17th this season.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a tough time in their recent home games. In their latest home game against the Philadelphia Flyers, they lost 5-2. Connor McDavid contributed with one goal and one assist, but the team couldn’t overcome the Flyers’ offense.

In another home game against the Boston Bruins, the Oilers fell 6-2. They managed to take 36 shots on goal but only scored twice. Zach Hyman and Jack Roslovic each scored one goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Despite these losses, the Oilers show promise with their strong power play performance. They rank first in the league with 39 power play goals this season. Connor McDavid leads the team in points with 72 in 42 games, proving his value on the ice.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -168. Edmonton has strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 6th in assists this season. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Nashville 2. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick Edmonton to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals. The combined goaltending and skater stats suggest a total score of 6 goals. With both teams showing average defensive stats, the recommendation is to take the under at 6.5 (-115).