Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Bruins

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, December 18.

The Oilers go up against the Bruins and we’re predicting the teams to fall short of the 6.5 goals total. We are therefore backing the Under selection at -110.

Edmonton Oilers won their previous game by a 6-4 scoreline. It was on the road against Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. Connor McDavid bagged 4 points, featuring 2 goals and 2 assists.

Boston Bruins last game was a 4-1 victory over Utah Mammoth at TD Garden. That means it’s now been four home wins on the spin. Morgan Geekie scored two goals, with Casey Mittelstadt and Michael Eyssimont also scoring. Goalie Jeremy Swayman played a starring role, stopping 20 shots (.952).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At TD Garden, they recorded a 4-0 win over the Bruins. The Oilers have beaten the Bruins in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Tristan Jarry (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-9-2	3.4	.883	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-14-3	2.8	.905	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.2 goals from 28.9 shots on goal, with a 35.3% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.1 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 23 points, 10 goals and 13 assists, with Leon Draisaitl racking up 19 points, 3 goals and 16 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.27 goal against average with a .911 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Bruins have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 17.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

The top points scorer is Morgan Geekie with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Elias Lindholm is next in line after registering 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 2.65 GAA with a .910 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

This Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

We should take advantage of the -110 when it comes to the teams going under the total goals line in this NHL encounter. These odds look to be on the generous side.

We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.

Key Oilers vs Bruins stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Oilers games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Bruins games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Bruins games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Bruins games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Elias Lindholm Over 0.5 Assists +145

Elias Lindholm (Bruins) has finished with one assist or more in 5 straight home games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching +145 in the hope that our pick covers the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 1 - 4 Bruins

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Bruins to win by a 4-1 scoreline. At odds of +1800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Bruins

1-0

Oilers

+5500

Bruins

+6000

2-0

Oilers

+5000

Bruins

+5500

2-1

Oilers

+1500

Bruins

+1600

3-0

Oilers

+3300

Bruins

+4000

3-1

Oilers

+1900

Bruins

+2000

3-2

Oilers

+850

Bruins

+900

4-0

Oilers

+4000

Bruins

+5000

4-1

Oilers

+1500

Bruins

+1800

4-2

Oilers

+1500

Bruins

+1700

4-3

Oilers

+950

Bruins

+1050

5-0

Oilers

+6600

Bruins

+9000

5-1

Oilers

+2400

Bruins

+3000

5-2

Oilers

+1500

Bruins

+1900

5-3

Oilers

+2000

Bruins

+2400

5-4

Oilers

+1800

Bruins

+1900

6-0

Oilers

+10000

Bruins

+13000

6-1

Oilers

+5000

Bruins

+7000

6-2

Oilers

+2800

Bruins

+3500

6-3

Oilers

+2500

Bruins

+3300

6-4

Oilers

+4000

Bruins

+5000

6-5

Oilers

+4500

Bruins

+4500

7-1

Oilers

+9000

Bruins

+12000

7-2

Oilers

+7000

Bruins

+9000

7-3

Oilers

+5000

Bruins

+6600

7-4

Oilers

+5500

Bruins

+6600

7-5

Oilers

+9000

Bruins

+10000

7-6

Oilers

+10000

Bruins

+11000

8-4

Oilers

+10000

Bruins

+12500

8-5

Oilers

+12500

Bruins

+14000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks have Edmonton Oilers at -132 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 57% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +110 about Boston Bruins.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -105.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-132

Bruins

+110

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+120

Tie

+325

Bruins

+175

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+172

Bruins +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

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Edmonton Oilers Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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