Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers 2/27/23 – The Boston Bruins will travel to Edmonton to take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Boston holds a record of 45-8-5. Edmonton’s record is 32-20-8. These teams met twice last season, with each winning one match. The NHL predictions tonight favor the Boston Bruins to lead the game.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers
Date & Time: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds
Bruins
Moneyline: -156
Puckline: -1.5 (+168)
Total: 6.5 over (-105)
Oilers
Moneyline: +126
Puckline: +1.5 (-195)
Total: 6.5 under (-115)
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis
Boston Bruins was the favorite in their last match and they won the -1.5 puck game by beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-1. This season, Boston’s offense is outstanding. In eight of their ten games, they scored three or more goals. The Bruins are second in goals per match and eighth in shots. Both goaltending and defense have been outstanding for Boston this season. They are first in goals against per match and eighth in shots against per match. They are first in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference. The Bruins are the league’s best team and have great offense, defense and goaltending.
Edmonton Oilers was a favorite in their previous game, but they lost 6-5 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. This season, Edmonton has been a great offensive team. In eight of their last ten games, they scored at least four goals. Edmonton is first in goals per match and sixth in shots per match. Edmonton’s defense and goaltending have been a problem this season. The team is ranked 20th in goals against per match and 19th in shots versus per game. Edmonton is currently third in the Pacific Division and holds a two point lead over fourth-placed Seattle Kraken. The Oilers have a six point advantage over Calgary Flames if they fall from third place in the Pacific division.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games. Boston are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. Boston is 4-9 SU in their last 13 games against Edmonton. Boston are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton. Boston are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton’s last 8 games. Edmonton are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 7 games against Boston. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 7 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 games when playing at home against Boston. Edmonton are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick
On offense, the Oilers can match up with the Bruins. This matchup is a battle of two halves: defense and goaltending. Boston’s goalies have been excellent this season. Both teams will score, but Boston’s advantage in defense and goaltending is what will make the difference. This matchup will be won by the Bruins according to the latest NHL best record.
Free Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5 (+168)
