Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/10/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Sunday, March 10, 2024

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-25-8) are welcoming the Edmonton Oilers (38-21-2) at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday.

The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-2 defeat to the Blue Jackets in their previous contest . Edmonton recorded 9 minutes in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Oilers offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. For the game, they netted 2 of the 31 shots they attempted.

In reference to their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 214 goals (7th in hockey) so far this season and have allowed 177. For the season, they sit with 78 points and their points percentage comes in at .639. Edmonton has compiled 180 power play chances and they have tallied 48 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 26.67%. When at even strength, the Oilers have allowed the opponent to score 137 goals while earning 166 as an offensive unit. Edmonton has attempted 2,038 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. The Oilers have seen 1,728 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .898. Edmonton Oilers opponents have earned 198 power play opportunities (12th in pro hockey) and have scored 40 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Stuart Skinner. Over the course of his time in hockey, Skinner has 62 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .590. He has a save percentage of .910 in his 6,327 mins played. Skinner has had 3,159 shots taken against him and has amassed 2,875 total saves. The opposition has notched 284 goals versus Skinner in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.69. He has amassed an overall mark of 65-33-7 and he has started in 105 games. Skinner has taken the ice for 109 contests throughout his NHL career.

In their last game, Pittsburgh played the Capitals in a game where the Penguins ended up taking the loss by a final score of 6-0. They had 4 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Penguins netted 0 goals of the 39 shots on goal they took.

Pittsburgh has attempted 2,012 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.80%, while allowing the opposition 1,834 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 82.26% on their opponents 186 power play tries, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.6%. They have earned 206 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 15.05%. The Penguins have tallied 146 goals at even strength and 31 goals (26th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 173 goals to be scored by of a combination of 140 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched a total of 177 goals, 64 points, as well as a points percentage of .525.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Tristan Jarry in the crease. He has recorded 6,517 saves out of 7,140 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .913. Jarry has a lifetime mark of 135-80-24 and has been in goal for 249 contests. He has started in 240 games and his ice time sits at 14,095 minutes. Jarry's rate of quality starts comes out to 60.8% and he has accumulated 146 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 2.65 goals per contest and he has given up 623 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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