Oilers vs Bruins Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

The Edmonton Oilers look for a fourth consecutive win on Tuesday when visiting the Boston Bruins. Edmonton is 24-12-3 with 51 points and tied for second in the Pacific Division with the LA Kings, six points behind the first-place Vegas Golden Knights. Edmonton defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday. The Oilers have won six out of the last eight. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Leon Draisaitl leads Edmonton in goals with 29 and points with 59. Connor McDavid is the leader in assists with 39. In goal, Stuart Skinner is 15-8-3 with a goals-against average of 2.78 save percentage of .898, and one shutout. Edmonton has a goals-for average of 3.28 and a goals-against average of 2.80. Edmonton's power play is 12th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 23rd.

The Boston Bruins look to snap a four-game losing streak with a victory at home one Tuesday when hosting the Edmonton Oilers. Boston is 20-17-5 with 45 points and third in the Atlantic division, nine points behind the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston was defeated in overtime 5-4 by the New York Islanders on Sunday night. The Bruins have lost five of the last six.

David Pastrnak leads Boston in goals scored with 17, assists with 25, and points with 42. In goal, Jeremy Swayman is 13-13-2 with a goals-against average of 2.91, a save percentage of .891, and two shutouts. Boston has a goals-for average of 2.65 and a goals-against average of 3.12. Boston's power play is 31st in the NHL and its penalty kill is 25th.

While the UNDER is a solid choice in this matchup on Tuesday, the play here is the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton has won 11 of its last 14, 12 of its last 18 versus Boston, and seven of the last eight played on Boston's home ice. Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner has a 2.78 goals-against average and Edmonton has won four in the last five games that Skinner has been in net. Final Score Prediction, Edmonton Oilers win 4-1.