January 20, 2026 5:36 AM EST

NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Edmonton Oilers 1/22/2026

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The Edmonton Oilers are slight 52.1 percent favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Oilers are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 27 shots for the Penguins. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.7% compared to the Oilers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Tristan Jarry 27, Stuart Skinner 24 SHOTS: Sidney Crosby 2.9, Leon Draisaitl 3.6 GOALS: Bryan Rust 0.44, Leon Draisaitl 0.57 PTS: Sidney Crosby has a 55% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Connor McDavid has a 68% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh PenguinsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road12-11, 52% 319Record at Home12-10, 55% -324Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Edmonton Oilers0-1, 0% -100VS Pittsburgh Penguins1-0, 100% 93Edmonton Oilers
vs Team .500 or Better11-12, 48% -47vs Team Under .50018-11, 62% 110Edmonton Oilers
Record As Road Underdog9-8, 53% 392Record As Home Favorite12-10, 55% -324Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off21-19, 52% -1705After 1 or More Days Off23-18, 56% -2793Pittsburgh Penguins

PAST 30 DAYS

Pittsburgh PenguinsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-2, 67% 193Record at Home4-4, 50% -159Pittsburgh Penguins
VS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesVS Pittsburgh Penguins0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better7-4, 64% 265vs Team .500 or Better3-3, 50% -104Pittsburgh Penguins
Record As Road Underdog2-2, 50% 31Record As Home Favorite4-4, 50% -159Pittsburgh Penguins
After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -592After 1 or More Days Off6-5, 55% -915Pittsburgh Penguins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Pittsburgh PenguinsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD12-11, 52% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME15-13, 54% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-12, 61% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home24-12, 67% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road23-11, 68% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 12-11, 52% +24 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 11-11, 50% +66 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 2-4, 33% -282 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 5-3, 62% +231

MONEY LINE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 11-12, 48% -410 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 12-10, 55% +-233 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 3-3, 50% -64 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 3-5, 38% -340

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 12-11, 52% -8 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 9-13, 41% -481 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 2-6, 25% -418

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