The Edmonton Oilers (37-20-2) visit the Boston Bruins (36-13-14) Tuesday at TD Garden. The opening faceoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oilers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Edmonton crushed the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1 Sunday and has won 4 straight games. Those 6 goals spell a lot of offense, but it’s the Oilers’ defense that has stuck out during the streak. Foes have averaged just 1.5 goals against Edmonton over those 4 games.
The Bruins return to home ice after playing at the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday. Boston topped the Maple Leafs 4-1 and is 2-1-0 over its last 3 games after losing 3 in a row from Feb. 22-26.
Boston and Edmonton have met once this season. The Bruins beat the Oilers in a 6-5 overtime contest Feb. 21.