Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Oilers

The Nashville Predators meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, March 15.

There’s definitely some value to be had when the Predators and the Oilers clash. We think Over 6.5 goals could be on the cards and that is available at -118.

Nashville Predators were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 (SO) loss against Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center. Tyson Jost scored two goals and Matthew Wood registered the other.

Edmonton Oilers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Enterprise Center, St Louis Blues recently beat them 3-2 (OT). Connor McDavid and Kasperi Kapanen scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Predators beat the Oilers when the teams last met. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Bridgestone Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Oilers winning seven times.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-7	3.2	.893	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Tristan Jarry (Expected)

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

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 27.2 shots on goal, with a 23.5% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 3.3 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Steven Stamkos is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Filip Forsberg recording 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.24 goal against average with a .894 save percentage.

The Oilers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 25.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.1 goals from 27.0 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.5%.

The top points scorer is Leon Draisaitl with 18 points, 7 goals and 11 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next in line after registering 16 points, 4 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 3.03 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Our Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

The -118 looks too good to miss for our pick. We’re expecting this bet to deliver when it comes to going over the goal line in this NHL encounter.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Predators vs Oilers stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Predators games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Oilers games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Oilers games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 6.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.1% prospect of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 5 - 3 Oilers

Our correct score prediction is a 5-3 win for the Predators which is available at odds of +2500. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Oilers

1-0

Predators

+7000

Oilers

+6000

2-0

Predators

+6600

Oilers

+5000

2-1

Predators

+1900

Oilers

+1600

3-0

Predators

+5000

Oilers

+3300

3-1

Predators

+2500

Oilers

+1800

3-2

Predators

+1050

Oilers

+850

4-0

Predators

+6600

Oilers

+3500

4-1

Predators

+2400

Oilers

+1400

4-2

Predators

+2000

Oilers

+1400

4-3

Predators

+1100

Oilers

+900

5-0

Predators

+11000

Oilers

+5500

5-1

Predators

+4000

Oilers

+2000

5-2

Predators

+2200

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Predators

+2500

Oilers

+1800

5-4

Predators

+1900

Oilers

+1600

6-0

Predators

+1900

Oilers

+8000

6-1

Predators

+9000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Predators

+4500

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Predators

+3500

Oilers

+2200

6-4

Predators

+5000

Oilers

+3500

6-5

Predators

+4500

Oilers

+4000

7-0

Predators

+4500

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Predators

+14000

Oilers

+6600

7-2

Predators

+11000

Oilers

+5000

7-3

Predators

+7000

Oilers

+4000

7-4

Predators

+7000

Oilers

+4500

7-5

Predators

+10000

Oilers

+8000

7-6

Predators

+10000

Oilers

+9000

8-1

Predators

+10000

Oilers

+11000

8-2

Predators

+10000

Oilers

+9000

8-3

Predators

+10000

Oilers

+9000

8-4

Predators

+13000

Oilers

+8000

8-5

Predators

+14000

Oilers

+11000

9-2

Predators

+14000

Oilers

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs Edmonton Oilers 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 Edmonton Oilers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -185 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 65% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nashville Predators are trading at +152.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -118.

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Moneyline

Predators

+152

Oilers

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+235

Tie

+330

Oilers

-110

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-164

Oilers -1.5

+134

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 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 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 8.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 3.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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