Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 12/19/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (+150) Oilers (-182)

The Edmonton Oilers (18-11-2) will play the Boston Bruins (17-13-3) at Rogers Place on Thursday. The line on this matchup has Boston at +150 and Edmonton is sitting at -182. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Boston Bruins had a good night with a 4-3 win over the Flames their last time out. Boston had 2 minutes in the box for this matchup. In addition, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. The Bruins had a good offensive output in this victory. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 35 shots they attempted.

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In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have notched 86 goals (25th in the league) on the season and have given up 104. For the current campaign, the have a total of 37 points and their points percentage comes in at .561. Boston has accounted for 116 power play opportunities and they have scored 15 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 12.93%. When playing at even strength, the Bruins have given up 79 goals while getting 71 as an offensive unit. Boston has taken 930 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.3%. The Bruins so far have had 906 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .885. Boston Bruins opponents have 111 power play tries (2nd in pro hockey) and have notched 25 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Jeremy Swayman. The opposition has notched 366 goals versus Swayman in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.88. Swayman has been involved in 155 games over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .914 during his 7,626 minutes guarding the cage. He has a win-loss mark of 90-43-17 and he was named the starter in 148 games. Over the course of his career, Swayman has compiled 92 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .622. Swayman has had 4,250 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,884 total saves.

In their last contest, Edmonton played the Panthers in a game where the Oilers ended up losing by a final of 6-5. They had 3 power play opportunities in this contest and recorded 1 out of those tries. The Oilers tallied 5 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they attempted.

On the campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have accounted for 102 goals, 38 points, as well as a points percentage of .613. They have permitted 90 goals to be scored by way of 70 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they were shorthanded. The Oilers have racked up 84 goals at even strength and 18 goals (17th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 79 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.78%. Edmonton has taken 1,005 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.15%, while allowing the opposition 820 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 73.33% on the other teams 75 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.0%.

For the opposition you will find Stuart Skinner defending the net. He has compiled 3,680 stops out of 4,058 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .907. Skinner has compiled a career mark of 83-44-12 and has participated in 144 contests. He has made the start in 139 games and has accumulated 7,109 mins. Skinner's quality start rate is 59.0% and he has 82 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 3.19 goals per contest and he has given up 378 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Boston (+150)

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