December 17, 2025 12:20 PM EST

NHL: Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins 12/18/2025

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The Edmonton Oilers are solid 59.8 percent favorites over the Boston Bruins. The Oilers are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +6 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Bruins. The Bruins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.7% compared to the Oilers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Tristan Jarry 22, Jeremy Swayman 28 SHOTS: Connor McDavid 3.4, David Pastrnak 4.2 GOALS: Leon Draisaitl 0.55, David Pastrnak 0.45 PTS: Connor McDavid has a 65% chance of scoring at least 1 point and David Pastrnak has a 58% chance of 1+PTs

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

Edmonton OilersRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-12, 40% -499Record at Home12-5, 71% 811Boston Bruins
VS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesVS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better5-10, 33% -605vs Team .500 or Better9-10, 47% 192Boston Bruins
Record as Road Favorite4-8, 33% -512Record as Home Underdog8-3, 73% 714Boston Bruins
After 1 or More Days Off16-12, 57% -1696After 1 or More Days Off17-13, 57% +303Boston Bruins

PAST 30 DAYS

Edmonton OilersRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-4, 50% -52Record at Home4-2, 67% 216Boston Bruins
VS Boston Bruins0-0 No GamesVS Edmonton Oilers0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better3-6, 33% -359vs Team .500 or Better2-5, 29% -244Boston Bruins
Record as Road Favorite2-2, 50% -54Record as Home Underdog3-1, 75% 244Boston Bruins
After 1 or More Days Off7-5, 58% -797After 1 or More Days Off7-6, 54% +91Boston Bruins

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Edmonton OilersRECORDBoston BruinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD11-9, 55% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME10-7, 59% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-4, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-3, 62% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-20, 38% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home16-8, 67% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road16-13, 55% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 13-7, 65% +519 Boston Bruins Home Games: 6-11, 35% -456 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 5-3, 62% +184 Boston Bruins Home Games: 2-4, 33% -211

MONEY LINE - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 9-11, 45% -338 Boston Bruins Home Games: 5-12, 29% +-775 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 5-3, 62% +133 Boston Bruins Home Games: 2-4, 33% -211

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 9-11, 45% -281 Boston Bruins Home Games: 8-9, 47% -172 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Edmonton Oilers Road Games: 3-5, 38% -227 Boston Bruins Home Games: 4-2, 67% + 164

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