Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Oilers

The Boston Bruins go up against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:30 on Wednesday, December 31.

Our betting prediction is that there will be home-ice advantage when the Oilers face the Bruins. You can currently get -127 about this happening which look like great odds.

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Boston Bruins have suffered a defeat in their previous six games including a recent 2-1 (OT) loss. This occurred on the road at Scotiabank Saddledome against Calgary Flames. Andrew Peeke was the only player to find the net, with Jeremy Swayman stopping 19 shots (.950).

Edmonton Oilers have triumphed in their last three home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Winnipeg Jets 3-1 at Canada Life Centre. Zach Hyman, Jack Roslovic and Max Jones each scored one goal. Goalie Calvin Pickard had a great game and ended up with 41 saves (.976).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers beat the Bruins in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-1 scoreline at TD Garden. The Oilers have enjoyed four consecutive victories against the Bruins. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-10-2	2.9	.901	0
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Connor Ingram (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-0	2.4	.915	0
23/24	23-21-3	2.91	.907	6

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 14.9% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have given up 3.7 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.4%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Morgan Geekie recording 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.15 goal against average with a .870 save percentage.

The Oilers have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 31.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 25 points, 8 goals and 17 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after having 18 points, 3 goals and 15 assists. Goalie Calvin Pickard have a 2.74 GAA with a .923 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

The Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive -127 that Edmonton Oilers are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the 60-minute line for this NHL clash.

Sportsgambler.com brings strong NHL expertise, built on knowing the team news as soon as it’s confirmed. Recent form plays a big part in our hockey predictions and we always back it up with the most relevant stats.

Key Bruins vs Oilers stats:

• Oilers have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Oilers have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Oilers have won 3 consecutive games at home.
• Bruins have lost their last 6 games.
• Bruins have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Bruins have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Oilers have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Oilers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re wanting bigger odds about Edmonton, then there are a number of alternative game lines and props including the Puck Line, Winning Margin and Match Winner & Total Goals.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid Over 3.5 Shots +110

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has finished with Over 3.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of +110.

Latest Connor McDavid Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+110

First

+825

Assists

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-233

Shots on Goal

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 1 - 3 Oilers

The Oilers are available at +1600 when it comes to them winning 3-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Oilers

1-0

Bruins

+6000

Oilers

+5000

2-0

Bruins

+6600

Oilers

+4500

2-1

Bruins

+1800

Oilers

+1400

3-0

Bruins

+5000

Oilers

+2800

3-1

Bruins

+2500

Oilers

+1600

3-2

Bruins

+1050

Oilers

+800

4-0

Bruins

+7000

Oilers

+3000

4-1

Bruins

+2500

Oilers

+1300

4-2

Bruins

+2200

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Bruins

+1200

Oilers

+900

5-0

Bruins

+13000

Oilers

+5000

5-1

Bruins

+4500

Oilers

+1800

5-2

Bruins

+2500

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Bruins

+3000

Oilers

+1900

5-4

Bruins

+2200

Oilers

+1700

6-0

Bruins

+2200

Oilers

+7000

6-1

Bruins

+11000

Oilers

+3500

6-2

Bruins

+5500

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Bruins

+4000

Oilers

+2200

6-4

Bruins

+5500

Oilers

+4000

6-5

Bruins

+5000

Oilers

+4000

7-0

Bruins

+5000

Oilers

+10000

7-1

Bruins

+5000

Oilers

+6000

7-2

Bruins

+14000

Oilers

+5000

7-3

Bruins

+9000

Oilers

+4000

7-4

Bruins

+8000

Oilers

+5000

7-5

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+9000

7-6

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-1

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-2

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-3

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-4

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-5

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+12000

9-2

Bruins

+12000

Oilers

+14000

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Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -204 about Edmonton Oilers which reflects they have a 67% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to back Boston Bruins, you will find +168 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +102.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Bruins

+168

Oilers

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+285

Tie

+330

Oilers

-127

Puck Line

Bruins +1.5

-149

Oilers -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

Leon Draisaitl is the market leader at +825 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

First

+110

Anytime

+825

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

First

+110

Anytime

+825

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

First

+185

Anytime

+1200

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

First

+225

Anytime

+1300

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Matt Savoie (Oilers)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Adam Henrique (Oilers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Alex Steeves (Bruins)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Trent Frederic (Oilers)

First

+675

Anytime

+3000

Fraser Minten (Bruins)

First

+675

Anytime

+4000

Mattias Janmark (Oilers)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Marat Khusnutdinov (Bruins)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Max Jones (Oilers)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Michael Eyssimont (Bruins)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Hampus Lindholm (Bruins)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Curtis Lazar (Oilers)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Sean Kuraly (Bruins)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Mark Kastelic (Bruins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Mason Lohrei (Bruins)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+170

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

+125

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-200

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 1.5

+170

Under 1.5

-233

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Pavel Zacha (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Hampus Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-149

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

David Pastrnak (Bruins)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-164

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Morgan Geekie (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Elias Lindholm (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

Viktor Arvidsson (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Charlie McAvoy (Bruins)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 16.5
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.5
• Blocks: 15.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 25.9
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.4
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.8
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14.2
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 3.7

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Starting Lineups

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