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Edmonton Oilers vs New York Rangers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers return home looking to string together strong outings after a much-needed 6-3 win over Utah. The victory halted a two-game skid and showed Edmonton’s ability to recover from slow starts — something that has plagued them early in the season.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins said the team’s response was a “great sign,” while Mattias Ekholm emphasized the importance of following up Thursday’s effort with another consistent performance. The Oilers sit at 5-4-2 and aim to improve their Western Pacific position before heading into November.
The New York Rangers are on a similar mission. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 shutout over Vancouver, relying on structure and defense. Jonathan Quick posted 23 saves, and coach Mike Sullivan credited his group’s discipline, saying it was “the game we’ve been looking for.”
Despite the win, the Rangers still rank near the bottom of the NHL in scoring, averaging 2.18 goals per game. Their power play has connected on only 14.3% of opportunities, something they’ll need to correct to keep pace with Edmonton’s top-end offense.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to live numbers from your preferred sportsbook, Edmonton opened as a -150 favorite and has drifted to around -160 on the moneyline, showing slight sharp support. The Rangers have moved from +140 to +135 as public money comes in on New York’s defense after their recent shutout.
The total opened at 6.0 goals and remains steady, though roughly 62% of tickets are on the Over while 56% of the handle is on the Under, suggesting sharper action leans toward a lower-scoring result.
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Matchup Breakdown
Edmonton Outlook:
The Oilers’ attack remains dangerous, ranking top 10 in both goals scored and power-play efficiency. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to drive production, and Edmonton’s recent improvement in defensive-zone structure helped them turn the tide against Utah. Their challenge is consistency in first periods, where they’ve scored only five times all season.
New York Outlook:
The Rangers’ defense has held opponents to 22 goals, second fewest in the league, but their offense remains inconsistent. Adam Fox and Mika Zibanejad are producing, yet the lack of depth scoring and injuries down the middle have slowed them. The matchup against Edmonton’s quick-transition style will test their ability to control tempo.
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Injuries and Conditions
Edmonton Oilers:
- Zach Hyman (LW) – Out, upper body
- Mattias Janmark (C) – Out, undisclosed
- Kasperi Kapanen (RW) – Out, undisclosed
- Alec Regula (D) – Out, undisclosed
New York Rangers:
- Matt Rempe (C) – Questionable, upper body
- Vincent Trocheck (C) – Out, upper body
Best Bets and Prediction
The Oilers’ offense gives them a slight edge in this matchup. They’ve gone 2-1 in their last three and are 5-2 in their past seven at home against Metropolitan opponents. The Rangers’ strong defense could keep it close, but their limited scoring depth is a concern on the road.
Projected Score: Oilers 4, Rangers 3
Best Bet: Over 6.0 (-105)
Secondary Lean: Oilers moneyline (-160)
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