Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 10/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Rogers Place is where the Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1) will go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-1) on Friday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Flames their last time out. Pittsburgh tallied 8 penalty mins in this contest. The Penguins had a middle of the road offensive outing in this game. Additionally, they had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they scored on 3 out of the 38 shots they launched.

When at even strength, the Penguins have conceded 30 goals while earning 21 when they are on offense. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have earned 23 power play tries (10th in pro hockey) and have earned 4 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched 27 goals (5th in pro hockey) this year and have allowed 34. Pittsburgh has taken 261 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.3%. For the year, they have racked up 7 points and their points percentage is sitting at .438. The Penguins thus far have had 266 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .872. Pittsburgh steps onto the ice with 25 power play opportunities and they have notched 6 goals out of those advantages, giving them a rate of 24.00%.

The man in net for this game is Tristan Jarry. Opponents have been able to score 662 goals against Jarry in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.72. Jarry has been involved in 260 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .911 for his 14,592 minutes on the ice. He has an overall record of 137-86-25 and he was named the starter in 249 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Jarry has accumulated 149 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .598. Jarry has seen 7,426 shots against him and has recorded 6,764 total saves.

Their last time out, Edmonton faced the Hurricanes in a game where the Oilers went home in defeat by a final score of 3-2. They had 4 chances on the power play in this matchup and tallied 1 out of those attempts. The Oilers recorded 2 goals of the 35 shots on goal they tried.

So far this year, the Edmonton Oilers have accounted for 14 goals, 5 points, and a points percentage of .357. They have allowed 27 goals to be scored by of a combination of 17 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. The Oilers have scored 12 goals at even strength and 2 goals (31st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 19 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 10.53%. Edmonton has tried 227 shots (4th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 6.17%, while allowing their opponents 183 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 54.55% on their oppositions 22 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 85.2%.

Across the ice you will find Stuart Skinner protecting the net. Skinner has accrued a career record of 73-39-11 and has been in net for 128 games. Skinner's percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.5% and he has qualified for 72 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has racked up 3,287 saves out of 3,621 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .908. His opposition is averaging 2.73 goals/game and he has yielded 334 goals altogether. He has made the start in 123 contests and has played for a total of 7,331 mins.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Edmonton

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