January 05, 2026 1:47 PM EST

NHL: Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers 1/6/2026

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The Edmonton Oilers are heavy 67.8 percent favorites over the Nashville Predators. 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 Predators. The Oilers goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 92.7% compared to the Predators goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Juuse Saros 27, Tristan Jarry 25 SHOTS: Filip Forsberg 4, Leon Draisaitl 3.4 GOALS: Filip Forsberg 0.31, Leon Draisaitl 0.54 PTS: Filip Forsberg has a 48% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Connor McDavid has a 69% chance of 1+PTs

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

Nashville PredatorsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road7-10, 41% -151Record at Home10-6, 62% -25Edmonton Oilers
VS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesVS Nashville Predators0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-13, 24% -728vs Team Under .50014-7, 67% 280Edmonton Oilers
Record As Road Underdog7-10, 41% -151Record As Home Favorite10-6, 62% -25Edmonton Oilers
After 1 or More Days Off16-17, 48% -1179After 1 or More Days Off19-14, 58% -2136Nashville Predators

PAST 30 DAYS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-3, 50% 67Record at Home4-1, 80% 157Edmonton Oilers
VS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesVS Nashville Predators0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-4, 50% 93vs Team .500 or Better2-4, 33% -287Nashville Predators
Record As Road Underdog3-3, 50% 67Record As Home Favorite4-1, 80% 157Edmonton Oilers
After 1 or More Days Off6-4, 60% +140After 1 or More Days Off7-3, 70% -828Nashville Predators

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Nashville PredatorsRECORDEdmonton OilersRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD7-10, 41% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME12-12, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-4, 43% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-16, 48% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home12-17, 41% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road17-12, 59% OVERN/A

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SIDE VALUE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 10-7, 59% +505 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 7-9, 44% -206 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 3-3, 50% -74 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 2-3, 40% -80

MONEY LINE - Nashville Predators Road Games: 10-7, 59% -95 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 10-6, 62% 66 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 3-3, 50% -133 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 2-3, 40% -187

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Nashville Predators Road Games: 10-7, 59% + 210 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 7-9, 44% -263 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Nashville Predators Road Games: 3-3, 50% -27 Edmonton Oilers Home Games: 1-4, 20% -309

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