Oilers vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - Oct. 19

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The Edmonton Oilers (2-2-1) visit the Detroit Red Wings (4-1), who have won four in a row, on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will emerge victorious in Sunday's hockey action.

Oilers vs. Red Wings Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Red Wings 4, Oilers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (+115)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.5 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers are 2-2-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime contests.
  • Edmonton finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Oilers have scored at least three goals in three games (1-1-1, three points).
  • In the lone game when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 1-2-1 (three points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents once, and won (two points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have a record of 4-1 this season and are 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
  • Detroit has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • This season the Red Wings registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Detroit has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • So far this season, the Red Wings have scored at least three goals three times and won each of those games.
  • This season, Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games and registered six points with a record of 3-1-0.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 2-1-0 (four points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents twice, and won both times.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
25th 2.6 Goals Scored 3.2 11th
9th 2.6 Goals Allowed 2.4 6th
4th 31.4 Shots 27.4 17th
3rd 23 Shots Allowed 26.6 12th
17th 18.75% Power Play % 22.22% 13th
13th 82.35% Penalty Kill % 91.67% 5th

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