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Oilers vs Red Wings Odds, Predictions & Best NHL Pick for Tuesday (Feb 7)

George Nassios

by George Nassios in NHL Hockey

Updated Feb 6, 2023 · 7:11 PM PST

Oilers forward Connor McDavid carries the puck
Jan 28, 2023; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) carries the puck during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
  • Back from the All-Star break, the Oilers face the Red Wings on Tuesday, February 7th
  • Edmonton has won four road games in a row and is 15-7-1 away from home this year
  • The Oilers vs Red Wings odds can be seen below, as well as our best bet and prediction

With All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s now officially crunch time in the NHL with one-third of the season left to play and the trade deadline just under a month away. On Tuesday, February 7th the Oilers travel to Motown to take on the Red Wings with puck drop set for 7:30 pm ET from Little Caesars Arena.

Edmonton went into the break on a high, going 7-0-1 in their last eight games, while Detroit’s inconsistent nature continues to plague them as they sit outside the playoff picture. With both sides well rested, the Oilers are -165 moneyline favorites in the NHL odds for this clash.

See the rest of the Oilers vs Red Wings odds below as well as our best bet and pick for this matchup. We’ll also provide you with a same-game parlay if you’re looking to gamble a bit more and get a bigger bang for your buck.

Oilers vs Red Wings Odds

Game Time Team Puck Line Total Moneyline
Tuesday, February 7th Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+150) O 6.5 (-125) -165
7:30 PM Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-175) U 6.5 (+105) +140

Odds as of February 6th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code.

The over/under is set at 6.5 goals for this affair, with -125 odds if you bet the over. At -165 on the moneyline, the Oilers have an implied win probability of 62.26% while Detroit’s probability of winning at home is 41.67% with +140 odds.

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Hulu will carry the broadcast in the United States, while Sportsnet will televise the game in Canada.

Oilers Score with the Best of Them

Nobody in the league scores more goals than the Edmonton Oilers led by the favorite in the Hart Trophy odds, Connor McDavid and his running mate, Leon Draisaitl. As a team, they’ve averaged 3.74 goals per game this season, for top spot in the league.

One of the reasons for their stellar offensive production is their explosive power play that clicks at a 32.0% rate. No other team checks in at above 30%, a mark that’s only been achieved four times since the league has been keeping track of this statistic.

Best Single-Season Power Play Percentage

Team Year Games Played PP %
Edmonton Oilers 2022-23 50 32.0
Montreal Canadiens 1977-78 80 31.9
New York Islanders 1977-78 80 31.4
New York Islanders 1978-79 80 31.2

All those goals with the man advantage have helped push the Oilers over the betting line in the NHL odds 31 times this campaign. They’ve provided a 26.35% return on investment if you’ve picked them to hit the over in all of their games, the second best ROI of any squad.

After sitting on the periphery of the Western Conference playoffs for much of the year, their recent run has fans clamoring for a Pacific Division title while they look to shorten their Stanley Cup odds.

Red Wings Betting Outlook

As the season has trudged along, the Red Wings game has gone downhill. Since the beginning of December, they have just 10 wins in 26 games and are 25th overall in the league during that span.

They’ll have their hands full dealing with two of the top contenders in the Rocket Richard trophy odds. McDavid and Draisaitl have combined for 70 goals this year, 12 more than any other duo in the league. Last time these teams met, it was a firewagon-style 7-5 Edmonton victory.

Oilers vs Red Wings Recent Results

Date Home-Away Moneyline Puck Line Total
03/15/2022 EDM 7 – DET 5 EDM EDM Over
11/09/2021 DET 4 – EDM 2 DET DET Under
10/29/2019 DET 3 – EDM 1 DET DET Under
10/18/2019 EDM 2 – DET 1 EDM DET Under
01/22/2019 EDM 2 – DET 3 DET DET Under

The home team has taken each of the last four head-to-head meetings between these two sides. Unfortunately for the Red Wings, home ice hasn’t been much of an advantage for them this year. Only four teams in the East have fewer wins as hosts this season.

Oilers vs Red Wings Pick and Prediction

A couple other recent trends you should be aware of when betting on this game. While their defense looked improved at the beginning of the year, since the start of December, the Red Wings have given up 3.42 goals per outing, 10th worst in the league.

Also, in that span of time, their penalty killing percentage is just 74.0%, which puts them 26th in the league. They’ll need to avoid the penalty box as much as possible against Edmonton’s lethal power-play unit.

Oilers vs Red Wings Same-Game Parlay Picks

Pick Odds
Edmonton Oilers Moneyline -165
Over 6.5 Goals -125
PARLAY ODDS  +180

Before the break, the Oilers were really finding another gear. Of their eight games prior to the interruption, Edmonton had won six by two goals or more.

We’re expecting a lot of goals here, but our prediction is to grab the +150 odds and take the Oilers on the puck line against a Red Wings team that just isn’t at the same level.

Edmonton Oilers Puck Line -1.5 (+150)

 

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