Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Oilers

The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Thursday, January 22.

We should take advantage of the -120 when it comes to the Penguins and the Oilers going Under 6.5. These odds look to be on the generous side.

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Pittsburgh Penguins have won back-to-back games. A 4-1 triumph recently occurred on the road at Scotiabank Saddledome when playing Calgary Flames. Bryan Rust was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Stuart Skinner had 18 saves (.947).

Edmonton Oilers lost when they last took to the ice. At Rogers Place, they were turned over 2-1 at home to New Jersey Devils. Oilers had 23 shots and Matthew Savoie scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Oilers won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 6-4 victory was registered against the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Oilers have won eight.

Starting Goalies

Arturs Silovs (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-6-8	3.1	.890	1
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

Tristan Jarry (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-4-2	2.6	.908	2
23/24	19-25-5	2.91	.903	6

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have given up 2.0 goals from 24.3 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.6%.

Sidney Crosby is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Rickard Rakell racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 1.67 goal against average with a .925 save percentage.

The Oilers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 25.1 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.3%.

The top points scorer is Connor McDavid with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Evan Bouchard is next in line after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Connor Ingram have a 1.38 GAA with a .947 SV%, including one shutout.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The teams could struggle to light the lamp in this NHL encounter and the -120 has plenty of appeal for Unders to happen. The success of this bet depends on six or less goals to be scored.

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Key Penguins vs Oilers stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Penguins games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Oilers games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Zach Hyman Over 2.5 Shots -185

Zach Hyman (Oilers) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -185.

Latest Zach Hyman Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+140

First

+1000

Assists

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 3 - 2 Oilers

We’re betting on the Penguins to secure a 3-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1050 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Oilers

1-0

Penguins

+6600

Oilers

+5500

2-0

Penguins

+6000

Oilers

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1800

Oilers

+1500

3-0

Penguins

+5000

Oilers

+2900

3-1

Penguins

+2500

Oilers

+1700

3-2

Penguins

+1050

Oilers

+850

4-0

Penguins

+6600

Oilers

+3300

4-1

Penguins

+2400

Oilers

+1300

4-2

Penguins

+2000

Oilers

+1300

4-3

Penguins

+1150

Oilers

+900

5-0

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+5000

5-1

Penguins

+4000

Oilers

+1900

5-2

Penguins

+2400

Oilers

+1300

5-3

Penguins

+2800

Oilers

+1900

5-4

Penguins

+2000

Oilers

+1700

6-0

Penguins

+2000

Oilers

+7500

6-1

Penguins

+10000

Oilers

+4000

6-2

Penguins

+5000

Oilers

+2200

6-3

Penguins

+4000

Oilers

+2200

6-4

Penguins

+5500

Oilers

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+5000

Oilers

+4000

7-0

Penguins

+5000

Oilers

+11000

7-1

Penguins

+5000

Oilers

+6600

7-2

Penguins

+12000

Oilers

+5500

7-3

Penguins

+7500

Oilers

+4000

7-4

Penguins

+7500

Oilers

+5000

7-5

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+10000

8-1

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+10000

8-2

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+9000

8-3

Penguins

+11000

Oilers

+9000

8-4

Penguins

+14000

Oilers

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Oilers

+11000

9-2

Penguins

+14000

Oilers

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this game, Edmonton Oilers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -182 Moneyline betting odds. Pittsburgh Penguins are the underdogs at +150 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -102.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Penguins

+150

Oilers

-182

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+250

Tie

+330

Oilers

-115

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-167

Oilers -1.5

+136

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

There is +105 available that Connor McDavid finds the net at any stage. He is available at +800 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

First

+105

Anytime

+800

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Matt Savoie (Oilers)

First

+375

Anytime

+2500

Andrew Mangiapane (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Isaac Howard (Oilers)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Trent Frederic (Oilers)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Mattias Janmark (Oilers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Jake Walman (Oilers)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Curtis Lazar (Oilers)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Connor Dewar (Penguins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Brett Kulak (Penguins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Alec Regula (Oilers)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Spencer Stastney (Oilers)

First

+1600

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

+115

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-118

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-161

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-208

Jake Walman (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Mattias Ekholm (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Vasily Podkolzin (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-625

Player Shots

Connor McDavid (Oilers)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Zach Hyman (Oilers)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+135

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Evan Bouchard (Oilers)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Jack Roslovic (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Darnell Nurse (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Jake Walman (Oilers)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Edmonton Oilers 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
• 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 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 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 8.4
• Faceoff Wins : 21.8
• Hits: 15
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 16.8
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Starting Lineups

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