Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

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The NHL regular season continues with the Pittsburgh Penguins visiting the Edmonton Oilers. The game takes place at Rogers Place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Penguins hold a record of 23-14-11 and are led by head coach Dan Muse. They are currently ranked 3rd in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Oilers, coached by Kris Knoblauch, have a record of 25-18-8 and sit 2nd in the Western Pacific Division.

Penguins vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -193, Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine +141

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off a strong win against the Calgary Flames. They secured a 4-1 victory with solid defense, limiting the Flames to just 19 shots. Stuart Skinner played well in goal, saving 18 out of 19 shots.

In their recent games, the Penguins have shown their offensive strength. Against the Seattle Kraken, they scored 6 goals on 32 shots. Connor Dewar stood out with 2 goals, and Blake Lizotte added 2 assists.

Sidney Crosby continues to lead the team in points. He has 26 goals and 29 assists in 48 games this season. Evgeni Malkin also contributes with 35 points in 33 games played.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a close game against the New Jersey Devils. They lost 2-1 despite having more shots on goal. Matt Savoie scored the only goal for the Oilers in that game.

In their game before that, the Oilers shut out the St. Louis Blues 5-0 at home. Zach Hyman led the team with two goals and one assist. Connor Ingram was perfect in goal, stopping all 27 shots from the Blues.

The Oilers have strong skaters like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. McDavid has 85 points in 51 games, while Draisaitl has 67 points in 48 games. Their goaltending has been solid, with Tristan Jarry recording 492 saves this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are the favored team with a moneyline of -193. They have strong offensive stats, ranking 2nd in goals and 5th in assists this season. The recommendation is to pick the Edmonton Oilers to win, with a projected score of Edmonton 4, Pittsburgh 3.

The over/under line for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games, with Edmonton ranking 5th in shots on goal. The recommendation is to take the over 6.5 (-102), as the projected total score is 7 goals.