Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Oilers vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals 16 times this season.
• This season, 23 of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.3 goals per game, 0.18 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams allow a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -184

• The Oilers have gone 22-14 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -184 or shorter, Edmonton has compiled a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Oilers have a 64.8% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +153

• In 31 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset nine times.
• The Penguins have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of +153 or longer (in 10 chances).
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this game is 39.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Pittsburgh 3

Oilers Points Leaders

• Leon Draisaitl has been critical to Edmonton’s offense this season, recording 59 points in 40 games.
• Connor McDavid is another of Edmonton’s important contributors currently with 55 total points (16 goals and 39 assists) to his name.
• Through 40 games, Evan Bouchard has proven himself as another option for Edmonton. He has 30 points (seven goals and 23 assists).
• Across 27 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 16-8-3. During those games, he’s allowed 71 goals while recording 650 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is an important part of the offense for Pittsburgh, with 44 points this season. He has recorded 11 goals and 33 assists in 42 games.
• Rickard Rakell is a top scorer for Pittsburgh, with 34 total points this season. He has scored 20 goals and provided 14 assists in 42 games.
• Evgeni Malkin has scored seven goals and contributed 24 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 31.
• Tristan Jarry’s record stands at 8-6-4 on the season, allowing 63 goals (3.4 goals against average) and compiling 497 saves with an .889 save percentage (54th in the league).

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Edmonton vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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