Utah vs Oilers Odds and Best Predictions for Tuesday Night Showdown
The Utah Hockey Club (30-26-11) faces the Edmonton Oilers (39-24-4) at Rogers Place, with puck drop at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. Both teams enter on the heels of impressive road victories.
Hockey player approaches opponent's goal
The Oilers are -155 home favorites, with Utah at +150 on the moneyline. The total is set at 6 goals.
Edmonton holds a clear advantage in this matchup, winning both meetings this season including a dominant 4-1 victory at Rogers Place. The Oilers' offensive firepower (9th in scoring at 3.19 goals per game) significantly outpaces Utah (21st at 2.82).
Key Matchup Factors:
- Edmonton's power play ranks 5th (26.1%) vs Utah's struggling penalty kill (22nd at 76.5%)
- Oilers are 25-2-0 when scoring 4+ goals
- Karel Vejmelka struggles against Edmonton (1 win, 4.50 GAA in 5 games)
- Stuart Skinner dominates Utah (4-0, 2.25 GAA)
Best Bet: Oilers -1.5 (+150)
Same Game Parlay Value:
- Oilers -1.5
- Over 6 goals
- Leon Draisaitl to score (14 points in last 18 games)
Key Betting Trends:
- Utah: 2-9 SU in last 11 vs Edmonton
- Edmonton: 12-3 SU in last 15 vs Western Conference
- Over has hit in 7 of last 10 meetings
- Oilers are 20-11-2 at home this season
With Edmonton's offensive dominance and strong home record, expect them to continue their success against Utah. The combination of their lethal power play and Utah's defensive struggles makes the Oilers -1.5 particularly attractive at +150 odds.