New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers 2-17-23 NHL Analysis, Prediction and Odds

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers 2/17/23 – Both the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers will be facing off, with both teams hoping to build on their stellar seasons. With six consecutive wins, the Rangers are now in third place in Metropolitan Division with a record of 32-14-8. The Oilers are at the top of the Pacific Division with a record of 30-19-6. Both teams hope to stay near the top in their respective divisions, and the upcoming match should prove that. The NHL betting guide has a predicted winner for this game and the Edmonton Oilers are all set to lead this game and cover the puckline.  

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers

Date & Time: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds

Rangers

Moneyline: +103

Puckline: +1.5 (-233)

Total: 6.5 over (-139)

Oilers  

Moneyline: -128

Puckline: -1.5 (+182)

Total: 6.5 under (+113)

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Analysis

New York Rangers are enjoying a fantastic season. Their offense is scoring 3.37 goals per match, with 22 goals in their last five games. Vincent Trocheck, Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin have combined for 62 goals and 97 assists to lead the top line. However, the rest of the offense is also great. Chris Kreider, Kaapo Kakko and Filip Chytil have scored 52 goals and 46 assists, while Adam Fox and K’Andre Miller have added 16 goals and 65 assists to open up the offense. While the offense has been impressive, the Rangers defense has performed admirably, allowing 2.65 goals per match.

Edmonton Oilers have had a fantastic season, with their offense leading with 3.73 goals per match and 16 goals in the last five games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl lead the top two lines with 73 goals and 106 assists respectively. However, the rest of the offense is also great. Evander Kane, Ryan Nugent–Hopkins and Zach Hyman have scored 62 goals and 87 assists, while defensemen Tyson Barrie and Darnell Nurse have contributed 13 goals and 50 assists to the offense. While the offense has been outstanding, defense has struggled to stop 3.22 goals per match.

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Against the Spread

The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers’ last 5 games. NY Rangers are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. NY Rangers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Edmonton. NY Rangers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road. NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 games. Edmonton are 9-4 SU in their last 13 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games at home. Edmonton are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.

New York Rangers vs Edmonton Oilers Free Pick

This will be a thrilling game between two of the league’s top teams. The Rangers are looking to win their seventh consecutive game, but the Oilers will be back at home and take control of this game. The best NHL betting sites are in favor of the Edmonton Oilers to claim the victory.

Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+182)