Preview of Oilers vs Devils: Prediction, Odds, and Starting Goalies for Thursday, March 13th

• The Oilers are -155 moneyline favorites versus the Devils tonight in New Jersey
• The Devils blanked Edmonton 3-0 in their only meeting this season
• See the Oilers vs Devils prediction, odds and starting goalies below

Connor McDavid and the struggling Oilers (37-23-4) visit the shorthanded Devils (35-25-6) tonight in New Jersey. Edmonton has dropped seven of its last 10 overall, but online sportsbooks are still listing them as road chalk in the NHL odds.

Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30pm ET at the Prudential Center, in Newark, NJ, with ESPN+ providing the broadcast coverage.

Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The Oilers are currently -155 moneyline favorites, in a game with a total of 5.5. Edmonton is +164 to cover the 1.5 goal puck line, but is an NHL-worst 20-44 against the spread this season per the NHL public betting trends.

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Oilers vs Devils Prediction

• New Jersey Devils Moneyline (+130) at Caesars

I get it. It’s uncomfortable to fade McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The former is the best player in the world, while the ladder is the Hart Trophy odds favorite. Draisaitl leads the league in scoring, and is riding a 15-game point streak. There was some talk McDavid might have been injured after the 4 Nations, but he’s looked dynamite recently. The former MVP has multi-point efforts in three of four games coming in.

Nevertheless, my best is on the Devils to pull off the upset, regardless of how well Edmonton’s stars are playing. Yes, New Jersey is down a couple key players. Star forward Jack Hughes is done for the year, while stud d-man Dougie Hamilton is out for a month. However, they’ve found some form recently, and they play a style of hockey that will bottle up the Oilers high-flying attack.

The Devils have won two straight, outscoring their opponents 8-4. Deadline addition Cody Glass helped fill the Hughes void on Tuesday with a pair of assists, while leading scorer Jesper Bratt had a three-point night.

While Edmonton wants to play a back-and-forth game, New Jersey excels at locking things down. The Devils rank second in goals against, fourth in PK percentage and fourth in shots against per game. They get a lead, slow down the pace, and capitalize on over aggressive teams.

The Oilers will be eager to snap their slump, and might be gripping their sticks a hair too tightly. Edmonton has been outscored 42-29 over its past 10 games, and have dropped five of their last six on the road. That includes Monday’s loss in Buffalo, where they fell to a team who hadn’t won in six games.

These two teams played earlier this season, and went precisely as the Devils would have wanted. New Jersey blanked Edmonton 3-0, scoring three times on only 16 shots, while forcing 19 Oiler turnovers.

Oilers vs Devils Starting Goalies

Another reason I’m on New Jersey straight-up, is the advantage in net. The Oilers are expected to start Stuart Skinner, while the Devils are likely to roll with Jacob Markstrom.

Skinner has been shaky as best since the 4 Nations break. He’s yielded 4+ goals in four of seven starts, and has only one outing with a save percentage north of .889. For the season, he ranks 36th in that category and 34th in goals against average. 2024-25 is shaping up to be the worst season of his career, and he enters play with a GAA of 3.10 on the road.

Stuart Skinner vs Jacob Markstrom Stats

Markstrom, on the other hand, is sixth in the NHL in GAA. His save percentage has dipped to .906, but he struggled after returning from a month-long lay-off. Prior to his injury, he’d yielded two or fewer goals in 14 of 18 starts.

The 35-year-old looked more like his old self in his most recent start, leading New Jersey to a win versus the Blue Jackets. With the Devils clinging to third spot in the Metropolitan, they’ll need Markstrom at his best to preserve their playoff spot. I’m betting we see another solid performance from him tonight, helping lead New Jersey to the upset win.

The Edmonton Oilers are set to face off against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, March 13th in what promises to be an exciting matchup between two talented teams. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning ways.

The Oilers currently sit in second place in the Pacific Division with a record of 37-24-8, while the Devils are in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 28-29-12. Despite their difference in standings, both teams have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season and have the potential to put on a thrilling show for fans.

In terms of predictions, the Oilers are favored to win this game based on their higher standing in the league and recent strong performances. Led by superstar forward Connor McDavid, who currently leads the league in points, the Oilers have a potent offense that can put up goals in a hurry. However, the Devils have shown that they are a resilient team that can compete with anyone on any given night.

As for the odds, the Oilers are currently listed as -150 favorites to win the game, while the Devils are listed as +130 underdogs. This means that a $150 bet on the Oilers would net a $100 profit, while a $100 bet on the Devils would net a $130 profit.

In terms of starting goalies, it is expected that Mikko Koskinen will get the nod for the Oilers, while Mackenzie Blackwood will likely start for the Devils. Both goalies have had solid seasons and will be looking to shut down the opposing team’s offense in order to give their team the best chance to win.

Overall, this matchup between the Oilers and Devils has all the makings of a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair that could go either way. Fans can expect an exciting game filled with plenty of action and drama as these two teams battle it out on the ice. Be sure to tune in on Thursday night to see which team comes out on top in this thrilling showdown.