Edmonton Oilers - Detroit Red Wings predictions and free betting tips [14/02/2024]

The Edmonton Oilers are set to host the Detroit Red Wings in another regular season match-up.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers, after concluding a record-breaking streak of 16 victories, hit some rough patches, including a 1:3 loss against the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights. This winning streak was a notable achievement for the franchise, highlighting both the team's strengths and areas for improvement. Despite the setback, Edmonton continued to demonstrate its formidable form, securing a 5:3 win over the Anaheim Ducks thanks to Evander Kane's hat-trick, but subsequently suffered a 0:4 loss against the Los Angeles Kings.

Connor McDavid continues to be the driving force in the Oilers' attack, solidifying his status as a key player with 71 points. Edmonton's goaltender, Stuart Skinner, stood out by winning 12 consecutive matches, an Oilers team record. The Oilers' offense has been quite effective this season, scoring an average of 3.42 goals per game and ranking 6th in the league, while their defense concedes an average of 2.79 goals per game, coming in 9th. However, the recent loss to the Kings highlighted weaknesses in the team's attacking play, underscoring the need to improve in both areas.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings, currently ranking fourth in the Atlantic Division with 60 points, are embarking on a four-game road trip aiming to solidify their playoff position. The team, which has won three of their last four games and has consistently demonstrated solid play, has been praised by coach Derek Lalonde for their ability to rally, particularly following a 4:3 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks. This game was marked by Jake Walman's game-winning overtime goal, which underlined the team's never-say-die attitude.

Detroit showcases high scoring output, averaging 3.49 goals per game, and currently ranks fourth in the league in this regard. Dylan Larkin's contribution particularly stands out, with 23 goals and 24 assists this season. Ahead of a road trip featuring fixtures against leading Pacific Division teams such as Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle, the Red Wings remain optimistic. Success on the road, where the team boasts a 12-10-1 record, including a 5-1-0 in their last six away games, breeds confidence in the upcoming challenges. The coaching team and players underscore the importance of each fixture in the quest to secure a playoff spot, acknowledging that continual comebacks against strong opponents aren't a recipe for sustained success but demonstrate the team's fighting spirit and perseverance.

Head-to-head

In the match on January 12, 2024, Edmonton triumphed over Detroit in overtime with a 3:2 score. On February 16, 2023, a meet-up between these teams ended with Detroit's penalty shoot-out win at 5:4. On February 8, 2023, Edmonton showed its superiority by winning 5:2. The match on March 16, 2022, also ended in favor of Edmonton, where they triumphed 7:5. However, on November 10, 2021, Detroit managed a win with a 4:2 score.

Match prediction Edmonton Oilers - Detroit Red Wings

The Oilers could have broken the NHL record for consecutive victories had they not lost to last year's champion. The Oilers are putting in a splendid performance, and are the primary contenders for at least the conference finals. I'm placing my bet on an Edmonton victory.