Edmonton Oilers vs. Arizona Coyotes

NHL: 9:35 PM ET

Jan. 02, 2019

TV: n/a
Latest Odds : EDM -105 O/U 5.5

The Edmonton Oilers have lost 6 straight games and a big problem has been allowing too many goals. The Edmonton Oilers have allowed an average of 4.8 goals per game during the 6-game losing streak.

Overall, the Edmonton Oilers have allowed 4 or more goals in 8 of their last 9 games. The Arizona Coyotes have allowed 3.5 goals per game in their last 13 games. Not surprisingly given those numbers, the Arizona Coyotes have lost 9 of their last 13 games.

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As you can see per the above, there is plenty of reason to expect a lot of goals in this Wednesday match-up. In terms of special teams play, the Edmonton Oilers have converted on 22.2% of their power plays but they have also allowed their opponents to convert on 23.1% of their power play opportunities.

The Edmonton Oilers have scored an average of 4 goals per game in their last 3 road games. The Arizona Coyotes were held to just one goal against Vegas Sunday but previously had scored an average of 4 goals per game in their 4 prior games.

Recent Betting Trends:

Edmonton is 1-4 this season after 3 or more consecutive losses

Oilers O/U is 3-9 when playing against a team with a losing record

Edmonton O/U is 3-10 after 3 or more consecutive overs

Arizona is 6-11 this season in a home game where where the total is 5.5

Coyotes O/U is 7-2 after a division game

Arizona is 8-19 when playing with 2 days rest

Free Betting Pick: OVER 5.5 in Arizona

The last 3 Edmonton Oilers road games have resulted in a combined 25 goals scored - 8.3 goals per game. The O/U is 7-2 in the Arizona Coyotes last 9 home games.

Per all of the above goals will likely be plentiful in this one and the best (value) is to take the OVER based on a projected final score of Edmonton Oilers 4, Arizona Coyotes 3

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