New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Oilers

The New Jersey Devils square off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

There are betting odds of -133 when it comes to the Devils and the Oilers going under the 6.5 goals line. This looks too good an opportunity to pass up.

New Jersey Devils have triumphed in back-to-back road games. The latest saw them beat Calgary Flames 2-1 (OT) at Scotiabank Saddledome. Dawson Mercer and Simon Nemec scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jacob Markstroem was red hot in the net, stopping 21 shots (.955).

Edmonton Oilers won their last game 5-0, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Rogers Place against St Louis Blues. Zach Hyman scored twice, with Vasili Podkolzin, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Andrew Mangiapane scoring one goal. Connor Ingram got a shutout making 27 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 5-3 in favor of the Devils when they last played the Oilers, with the encounter taking place at Prudential Center. The Devils have beaten the Oilers in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jake Allen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-15-1	2.7	.905	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

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

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 19.2% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have given up 3.2 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

Jack Hughes is the top points scorer with 10 points which were all assists, with Dougie Hamilton recording 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.63 goal against average with a .887 save percentage.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 32.6 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, while Leon Draisaitl is next best after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 2.15 GAA with a .919 SV%, including one shutout.

New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

It’s definitely worth considering an Unders wager, especially at betting odds of -133. We’re not expecting the net to be found seven times or more in this NHL clash.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Devils vs Oilers stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Oilers games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Oilers games.

Under 6.5 Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Hyman Over 2.5 Shots -164

Zach Hyman (Oilers) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 4 Oilers

The Oilers are available at +1300 to secure a 4-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Oilers

1-0

Devils

+6000

Oilers

+5500

2-0

Devils

+5500

Oilers

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1700

Oilers

+1500

3-0

Devils

+4500

Oilers

+2800

3-1

Devils

+2400

Oilers

+1600

3-2

Devils

+1000

Oilers

+850

4-0

Devils

+6000

Oilers

+3000

4-1

Devils

+2200

Oilers

+1200

4-2

Devils

+2000

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Devils

+1200

Oilers

+1000

5-0

Devils

+11000

Oilers

+5000

5-1

Devils

+4000

Oilers

+1800

5-2

Devils

+2400

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Devils

+2800

Oilers

+2000

5-4

Devils

+2200

Oilers

+1900

6-0

Devils

+2200

Oilers

+7000

6-1

Devils

+9000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Devils

+4500

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Devils

+4000

Oilers

+2400

6-4

Devils

+5500

Oilers

+4000

6-5

Devils

+5000

Oilers

+4500

7-0

Devils

+5000

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Devils

+14000

Oilers

+6600

7-2

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+5500

7-3

Devils

+8000

Oilers

+4500

7-4

Devils

+8000

Oilers

+5500

7-5

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+9000

7-6

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+11000

8-1

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+11000

8-2

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+9000

8-3

Devils

+12000

Oilers

+10000

8-4

Devils

+14000

Oilers

+9000

8-5

Devils

+14000

Oilers

+12000

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New Jersey Devils 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 -179 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 64% chance of winning. New Jersey Devils are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +146.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +106.

If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Devils

+146

Oilers

-179

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+240

Tie

+350

Oilers

-116

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-164

Oilers -1.5

+134

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Shots on Goal, Blocked Shots and Powerplay Points as potential options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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
• 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 6 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 4 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 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 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 2.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.90 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4.9
• Blocks: 10.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 8.5
• Faceoff Wins : 21.4
• Hits: 15.1
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.1
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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