Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 2/23/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+100) Penguins (-118)

PPG Paints Arena is the location where the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-20-9) will try to beat the Edmonton Oilers (31-19-8) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Edmonton at +100 and Pittsburgh is sitting at -118. The total has been set at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 win against the Flyers in the last game they played. The Oilers had a good offensive outing in the win. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 27 shots they put on goal. They also had 4 chances with the advantage and scored 2 goals. Edmonton accounted for 6 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Edmonton Oilers opponents have totaled 204 power play tries (3rd in pro hockey) and have scored 51 goals in those attempts. The Oilers have seen 1,852 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .898. Edmonton has attempted 1,928 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.3%. When at even strength, the Oilers have surrendered 138 goals while having 154 of their own. Edmonton is sitting with 202 power play chances and they have notched 64 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 31.68%. For the current season, the have a total of 70 points and their points percentage comes in at .603. When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 218 goals (1st in hockey) on the year and have given up 189.

The man in net for this game is Stuart Skinner. The opposition has scored 124 goals versus Skinner in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.88. Skinner has participated in 45 contests throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .912 during his 2,582 minutes on the ice. He has a record of 21-17-4 and he was named the starter in 43 games. In his career, Skinner has accumulated 24 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .558. Skinner has had 1,404 shots against him and has garnered 1,280 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Pittsburgh went up against the Islanders in a game where the Penguins took a loss by a final of 4-2. They had 4 power play chances in this game and converted 1 out of those attempts. The Penguins netted 2 goals of the 46 shots on goal they were seeking.

This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched a total of 179 goals, 63 points, as well as a points percentage of .563. They have allowed 177 goals to be scored by way of 142 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Penguins have accumulated 137 goals at even strength and 42 goals (12th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 195 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 21.54%. Pittsburgh has put up 1,881 shots (7th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.52%, while allowing their opponents 1,907 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.56% on the other teams 180 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 90.7%.

Across the rink you will find Tristan Jarry protecting the goal. Opponents are averaging 2.59 goals per game and he has relinquished 462 goals altogether. Jarry's quality start percentage sits at 61.5% and he has 110 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 179 games and has played 10,711 minutes. Jarry has earned a career record of 109-53-18 and has been in net for 187 games. He is sitting with 5,025 saves out of the 5,487 shots taken, giving him a save % of .916.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (-118)

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