Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Red Wings

The Edmonton Oilers battle the Detroit Red Wings in this NHL matchup at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Sunday, October 19. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Under 6.5 looks set to be on the cards and you can get an appealing -139 that this happens. The Oilers and the Red Wings might not have enough scoring power.

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Edmonton Oilers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 5-3 loss against New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored two goals and Curtis Lazar registered the other.

Detroit Red Wings won their last game 2-1 (OT), making it four victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Little Caesars Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Dylan Larkin and Axel Sandin Pellikka scored one goal apiece. Goalie John Gibson produced a great performance and had 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Red Wings who came out on top when they last played the Oilers. At Rogers Place, a 3-2 win was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Oilers winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-8-4	2.8	.891	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-7-1	3.3	.884	1
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 32.1 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.8 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.0%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists, with Leon Draisaitl racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.38 goal against average with a .878 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Red Wings have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Dylan Larkin with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 2.82 GAA with a .892 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We don’t think that the goal line will be passed in this NHL clash. It leads us to make an Unders pick, with odds of -139 currently on offer that there are less than seven goals.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Oilers vs Red Wings stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Oilers games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Oilers games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Red Wings games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evan Bouchard Over 2.5 Shots -125

Evan Bouchard (Oilers) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -125 available.

Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 1 - 3 Red Wings

Let’s take a chance on the +2000 available that the Red Wings secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Red Wings

1-0

Oilers

+5500

Red Wings

+5500

2-0

Oilers

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

2-1

Oilers

+1500

Red Wings

+1600

3-0

Oilers

+3000

Red Wings

+3500

3-1

Oilers

+1800

Red Wings

+2000

3-2

Oilers

+850

Red Wings

+950

4-0

Oilers

+3500

Red Wings

+5000

4-1

Oilers

+1400

Red Wings

+1800

4-2

Oilers

+1400

Red Wings

+1700

4-3

Oilers

+1000

Red Wings

+1100

5-0

Oilers

+6000

Red Wings

+9000

5-1

Oilers

+2200

Red Wings

+3000

5-2

Oilers

+1500

Red Wings

+1900

5-3

Oilers

+2200

Red Wings

+2500

5-4

Oilers

+1900

Red Wings

+2000

6-0

Oilers

+9000

Red Wings

+13000

6-1

Oilers

+4500

Red Wings

+7000

6-2

Oilers

+2800

Red Wings

+4000

6-3

Oilers

+2500

Red Wings

+3300

6-4

Oilers

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

6-5

Oilers

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

7-1

Oilers

+8000

Red Wings

+12000

7-2

Oilers

+6600

Red Wings

+10000

7-3

Oilers

+5000

Red Wings

+6600

7-4

Oilers

+6000

Red Wings

+7000

7-5

Oilers

+10000

Red Wings

+11000

7-6

Oilers

+11000

Red Wings

+12000

8-4

Oilers

+10000

Red Wings

+13000

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Edmonton Oilers vs Detroit Red Wings 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’ betting odds have Edmonton Oilers as -137 favorites for this game, implying that they are 58% likely to win. The market suggests that Detroit Red Wings are least likely to win at +114.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +112.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-137

Red Wings

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+112

Tie

+340

Red Wings

+185

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+176

Red Wings +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 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 5 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 3.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.7
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.3
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 31.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 4.8
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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