Edmonton Oilers

Ice Hockey NHL Bell Centre Sun 14 Dec 19:00

Montreal Canadiens

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Canadiens

The Edmonton Oilers square off against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 14.

Oilers Set to Deliver Victory

The Oilers look excellent value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the road team will get the better of the Canadiens. We’re happy to take the -125 that they win.

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7 Wins for Oilers in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Edmonton Oilers have won their previous three road games. A 6-3 triumph recently occurred at Scotiabank Arena when playing Toronto Maple Leafs. Connor McDavid landed 3 points which includes 2 goals and 1 assist.

Montreal Canadiens have lost back-to-back at home. In their last game, it was a 5-4 (OT) road defeat against New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The goals were shared around between four players including Zachary Bolduc.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers have won the last two encounters against the Habs. They achieved winning scorelines of 3-2 (OT) and 6-5 at Rogers Place. It’s been seven Oilers wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Calvin Pickard (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 3-3-2 4.1 .851 0
23/24 12-7-1 2.45 .909 1
Jakub Dobes (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 10-5-2 3.2 .887 0
Edmonton Oilers – Last 10 Games

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.2 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 23.5% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 2.8 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.7%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 19 points, 9 goals and 10 assists, with Leon Draisaitl racking up 17 points, 3 goals and 14 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.39 goal against average with a .913 save percentage, including one shutout.

Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games

The Habs have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Cole Caufield is next best after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.67 GAA with a .873 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

This Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens 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

Edmonton Oilers are on offer at -125 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Oilers vs Canadiens stats:

  • Oilers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Oilers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Oilers have won 3 consecutive games on the road.
  • Canadiens have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Canadiens have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
  • Canadiens have lost their last 2 games at home.
  • Canadiens have lost their last 2 games against Oilers.

Oilers Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leon Draisaitl Over 0.5 Assists -154 BetMGM logo

Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) has recorded at least one assist in 9 of the past 10 games. We expect him to cover the Player Assists line which means grabbing the attractive -154 about this happening.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Oilers
To Score Connor McDavid
Assists Leon Draisaitl Over 0.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with the Oilers on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Connor McDavid (Oilers) to find the net and Leon Draisaitl (Oilers) to get Over 0.5 assists.

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Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens 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.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Books

With a 56% chance of securing victory, Edmonton Oilers are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -130. Montreal Canadiens are the underdogs at +108 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -104.

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Leon Draisaitl Favorite to Find the Net First

Leon Draisaitl is the First Goalscorer favorite at +850. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +135.

Player Goals

Connor McDavid (Oilers)
First
+130
Anytime
+900
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Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
First
+135
Anytime
+850
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Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
First
+150
Anytime
+1000
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Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
First
+180
Anytime
+1200
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Player Assists

Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+180
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Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
+120
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Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
+115
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Lane Hutson (Canadiens)
Over 0.5
-141
Under 0.5
+105
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Player Shots

Connor McDavid (Oilers)
Over 2.5
-175
Under 2.5
+130
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Leon Draisaitl (Oilers)
Over 2.5
-120
Under 2.5
-110
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Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Over 2.5
-149
Under 2.5
+110
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Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-164
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens 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
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
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Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
97 Connor McDavid 32 22.58 18 33 51 1
29 Leon Draisaitl 32 21.97 17 26 43 11
2 Evan Bouchard 32 23.76 5 24 29 3
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
14 Nick Suzuki 31 20.77 8 28 36 10
13 Cole Caufield 31 18.61 17 16 33 5
48 Lane Hutson 31 23.19 5 21 26 1

Injuries & Suspensions

Edmonton Oilers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kasperi Kapanen
Injured
Jake Walman
Injured
Jack Roslovic
Injured
Noah Philp
Injured
Connor Clattenburg
Injured

Montreal Canadiens Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Patrik Laine
Injured
Kirby Dach
Injured
Alex Newhook
Injured
Kaiden Guhle
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Edmonton Oilers Lineups

13 Dec NHL
Oilers 6-3 Maple Leafs
11 Dec NHL
Red Wings 1-4 Oilers
09 Dec NHL
Sabres 4-3 Oilers
06 Dec NHL
Jets 2-6 Oilers
04 Dec NHL
Kraken 4-9 Oilers
02 Dec NHL
Wild 1-0 Oilers
29 Nov NHL
Oilers 4-0 Kraken
25 Nov NHL
Stars 8-3 Oilers
22 Nov NHL
Oilers 6-3 Panthers
20 Nov NHL
Oilers 1-2 Lightning

Previous Montreal Canadiens Lineups

13 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-5 Rangers
11 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-2 Penguins
09 Dec NHL
Lightning 6-1 Canadiens
07 Dec NHL
Blues 4-3 Canadiens
06 Dec NHL
Canadiens 2-1 Maple Leafs
03 Dec NHL
Jets 2-3 Canadiens
02 Dec NHL
Senators 5-2 Canadiens
29 Nov NHL
Canadiens 2-7 Avalanche
28 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-1 Golden Knights
26 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-3 Mammoth
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 31 20 9 2 42 0.677 13 17 105 88 17 10-5-1 10-4-1 3-1 6-4 3W
2 NY Islanders 33 19 11 3 41 0.621 13 16 100 93 7 10-6-2 9-5-1 3-3 6-4 3W
3 Washington 32 18 10 4 40 0.625 17 18 106 83 23 10-5-2 8-5-2 0-4 7-3 2L
4 Philadelphia 30 16 9 5 37 0.617 9 11 90 85 5 10-5-4 6-4-1 5-1 5-5 2L
5 New Jersey 32 18 13 1 37 0.578 12 16 96 101 -5 10-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1W
6 Pittsburgh 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 13 14 95 91 4 6-5-4 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 4L
7 NY Rangers 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 15 88 88 0 4-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 6-4 1W
8 Columbus 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 7 9 96 112 -16 6-5-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 5L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 15 18 104 83 21 8-7-0 10-4-3 0-1 5-5 1L
2 Detroit 33 18 12 3 39 0.591 14 16 104 109 -5 9-6-1 9-6-2 2-2 5-5 1W
3 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
4 Montreal 31 16 11 4 36 0.581 9 14 101 112 -11 7-8-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1L
5 Florida 31 16 13 2 34 0.548 14 15 98 99 -1 10-6-2 6-7-0 1-1 5-5 1W
6 Toronto 31 14 12 5 33 0.532 10 14 102 102 0 9-5-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 2L
7 Ottawa 31 14 13 4 32 0.516 10 11 98 102 -4 6-6-2 8-7-2 3-0 3-7 1L
8 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 32 23 2 7 53 0.828 21 23 128 74 54 13-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 2W
2 Dallas 33 21 7 5 47 0.712 17 18 111 89 22 10-5-1 11-2-4 3-2 7-3 2L
3 Minnesota 32 18 9 5 41 0.641 12 15 93 85 8 10-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 3W
4 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
5 Chicago 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 12 13 91 98 -7 7-6-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 2L
6 Winnipeg 31 15 15 1 31 0.5 13 14 96 96 0 8-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 3-7 1W
7 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
8 Nashville 31 12 15 4 28 0.452 8 10 87 109 -22 8-8-2 4-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 31 16 6 9 41 0.661 12 15 96 90 6 7-4-4 9-2-5 1-3 6-4 2W
2 Anaheim 32 19 12 1 39 0.609 11 15 114 107 7 11-4-0 8-8-1 4-0 5-5 2L
3 LA Kings 31 14 8 9 37 0.597 9 13 83 82 1 4-6-4 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 2L
4 Edmonton 32 15 11 6 36 0.563 10 15 109 110 -1 8-3-3 7-8-3 0-2 6-4 2W
5 San Jose 33 16 14 3 35 0.53 8 15 96 110 -14 9-5-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 2W
6 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
7 Calgary 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 10 11 84 97 -13 7-5-2 6-11-2 2-2 6-4 1W
8 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 31 20 9 2 42 0.677 13 17 105 88 17 10-5-1 10-4-1 3-1 6-4 3W
2 NY Islanders 33 19 11 3 41 0.621 13 16 100 93 7 10-6-2 9-5-1 3-3 6-4 3W
3 Washington 32 18 10 4 40 0.625 17 18 106 83 23 10-5-2 8-5-2 0-4 7-3 2L
4 Tampa Bay 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 15 18 104 83 21 8-7-0 10-4-3 0-1 5-5 1L
5 Detroit 33 18 12 3 39 0.591 14 16 104 109 -5 9-6-1 9-6-2 2-2 5-5 1W
6 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
7 Philadelphia 30 16 9 5 37 0.617 9 11 90 85 5 10-5-4 6-4-1 5-1 5-5 2L
8 New Jersey 32 18 13 1 37 0.578 12 16 96 101 -5 10-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1W
9 Pittsburgh 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 13 14 95 91 4 6-5-4 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 4L
10 Montreal 31 16 11 4 36 0.581 9 14 101 112 -11 7-8-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1L
11 NY Rangers 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 15 88 88 0 4-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 6-4 1W
12 Florida 31 16 13 2 34 0.548 14 15 98 99 -1 10-6-2 6-7-0 1-1 5-5 1W
13 Toronto 31 14 12 5 33 0.532 10 14 102 102 0 9-5-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 2L
14 Ottawa 31 14 13 4 32 0.516 10 11 98 102 -4 6-6-2 8-7-2 3-0 3-7 1L
15 Columbus 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 7 9 96 112 -16 6-5-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 5L
16 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 32 23 2 7 53 0.828 21 23 128 74 54 13-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 2W
2 Dallas 33 21 7 5 47 0.712 17 18 111 89 22 10-5-1 11-2-4 3-2 7-3 2L
3 Vegas 31 16 6 9 41 0.661 12 15 96 90 6 7-4-4 9-2-5 1-3 6-4 2W
4 Minnesota 32 18 9 5 41 0.641 12 15 93 85 8 10-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 3W
5 Anaheim 32 19 12 1 39 0.609 11 15 114 107 7 11-4-0 8-8-1 4-0 5-5 2L
6 LA Kings 31 14 8 9 37 0.597 9 13 83 82 1 4-6-4 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 2L
7 Edmonton 32 15 11 6 36 0.563 10 15 109 110 -1 8-3-3 7-8-3 0-2 6-4 2W
8 San Jose 33 16 14 3 35 0.53 8 15 96 110 -14 9-5-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 2W
9 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
10 Chicago 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 12 13 91 98 -7 7-6-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 2L
11 Winnipeg 31 15 15 1 31 0.5 13 14 96 96 0 8-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 3-7 1W
12 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
13 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
14 Calgary 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 10 11 84 97 -13 7-5-2 6-11-2 2-2 6-4 1W
15 Nashville 31 12 15 4 28 0.452 8 10 87 109 -22 8-8-2 4-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
16 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 32 23 2 7 53 0.828 21 23 128 74 54 13-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 2W
2 Dallas 33 21 7 5 47 0.712 17 18 111 89 22 10-5-1 11-2-4 3-2 7-3 2L
3 Carolina 31 20 9 2 42 0.677 13 17 105 88 17 10-5-1 10-4-1 3-1 6-4 3W
4 Vegas 31 16 6 9 41 0.661 12 15 96 90 6 7-4-4 9-2-5 1-3 6-4 2W
5 Minnesota 32 18 9 5 41 0.641 12 15 93 85 8 10-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 3W
6 NY Islanders 33 19 11 3 41 0.621 13 16 100 93 7 10-6-2 9-5-1 3-3 6-4 3W
7 Washington 32 18 10 4 40 0.625 17 18 106 83 23 10-5-2 8-5-2 0-4 7-3 2L
8 Tampa Bay 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 15 18 104 83 21 8-7-0 10-4-3 0-1 5-5 1L
9 Anaheim 32 19 12 1 39 0.609 11 15 114 107 7 11-4-0 8-8-1 4-0 5-5 2L
10 Detroit 33 18 12 3 39 0.591 14 16 104 109 -5 9-6-1 9-6-2 2-2 5-5 1W
11 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
12 Philadelphia 30 16 9 5 37 0.617 9 11 90 85 5 10-5-4 6-4-1 5-1 5-5 2L
13 LA Kings 31 14 8 9 37 0.597 9 13 83 82 1 4-6-4 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 2L
14 New Jersey 32 18 13 1 37 0.578 12 16 96 101 -5 10-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1W
15 Pittsburgh 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 13 14 95 91 4 6-5-4 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 4L
16 Montreal 31 16 11 4 36 0.581 9 14 101 112 -11 7-8-1 9-3-3 2-2 5-5 1L
17 Edmonton 32 15 11 6 36 0.563 10 15 109 110 -1 8-3-3 7-8-3 0-2 6-4 2W
18 NY Rangers 33 16 13 4 36 0.545 11 15 88 88 0 4-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 6-4 1W
19 San Jose 33 16 14 3 35 0.53 8 15 96 110 -14 9-5-3 7-9-0 1-1 5-5 2W
20 Florida 31 16 13 2 34 0.548 14 15 98 99 -1 10-6-2 6-7-0 1-1 5-5 1W
21 Toronto 31 14 12 5 33 0.532 10 14 102 102 0 9-5-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 2L
22 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
23 Ottawa 31 14 13 4 32 0.516 10 11 98 102 -4 6-6-2 8-7-2 3-0 3-7 1L
24 Chicago 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 12 13 91 98 -7 7-6-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 2L
25 Columbus 32 13 13 6 32 0.5 7 9 96 112 -16 6-5-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 5L
26 Winnipeg 31 15 15 1 31 0.5 13 14 96 96 0 8-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 3-7 1W
27 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
28 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
29 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
30 Calgary 33 13 16 4 30 0.455 10 11 84 97 -13 7-5-2 6-11-2 2-2 6-4 1W
31 Nashville 31 12 15 4 28 0.452 8 10 87 109 -22 8-8-2 4-7-2 2-0 6-4 1L
32 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L