Last year, the Edmonton Oilers were one win short of the Stanley Cup championship. That defeat is supposed to serve as rocket fuel for a repeat NHL betting odds run come playoff time. So far this season, the Oilers have struggled based largely on Connor McDavid missing time with an injury. McDavid is back in the lineup and gamblers are expecting more production at the payout window in the days ahead. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are showing tighter checking for new head coach Craig Berube, which is why he was hired.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 16, 2024, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| TV Coverage: | TBD |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
Edmonton has NHL rankings of 22nd for goals scored and 25th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 21st for goals against and 33rd for penalty killing.
Leon Draisaitl leads the Oilers with ten goals, eight assists, 18 points, and a +6. Also, Connor McDavid has four goals, nine assists, 13 points and a +4. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a 3.25 goals against average and a .883 save percentage. Second goalie Calvin Pickard has a 2.60 goals against average and a .886 save percentage.
The Edmonton Oilers are 7-7-1 straight up and 4-10 over/under the online wagering total. Edmonton is 8th in the Western Conference playoff standings, 13 points behind the Winnipeg Jets. Late on, Edmonton has covered three out of its last five games. At the same time, the Oilers have gone under the total in four of its previous five matchups.
Connor Brown scored twice. At the same time, Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists. Hence the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 7-3 on Saturday night. Also, Leon Draisaitl and Brett Kulak each had a goal and an assist. And Corey Perry and Victor Arvidsson scored for the Oilers. Mattias Janmark had three assists and Stuart Skinner had 17 saves.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
Toronto has NHL rankings of 16th for goals scored and 14th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Maple Leafs have NHL rankings of 5th for goals against and 10th for penalty killing. Mitchell Marner leads the Maple Leafs with four goals, 16 assists, 20 points, and a +1. Also, William Nylander adds 11 goals, seven assists, 18 points, and a +4.
First goaltender Antony Stolarz has a 2.00 goals against average and a .930 save percentage. Backup Joseph Woll has a 2.27 goals against average and a .905 save percentage.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 9-5-2 straight up and 5-9-2 over/under the NHL betting total. Also, Toronto is 5th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Toronto is three points behind the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Toronto has covered three out of their last five games. While the Maple Leafs have gone under the total in five of its previous six matchups.
Oilers at Maple Leafs SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Neither side is missing much defensively. The Oilers have plenty of firepower and an enhanced price as the road team opposing the biggest and most expensive brand in the NHL.
Oilers at Maple Leafs SBG Best Bet: Edmonton Oilers and Under the Total.