Edmonton Oilers (1-2-0) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (2-1-0)
Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers 10/19/23 – The NHL season has kicked off quickly and teams are competing hard for early dominance. We find Edmonton Oilers taking on Philadelphia Flyers this week; both are looking to improve their standings but the Flyers hold a slight edge at 2-1-0. As each game becomes crucial and every point counts our team provides free NHL tips daily.
Edmonton’s offense showcases some exceptional talent. Leon Draisaitl leads with an impressive 4 goals and 3 assists through just 3 games, becoming an essential piece for their squad. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Connor McDavid, two staples for Edmonton’s offensive power, also contribute significant offense; but against Philadelphia’s formidable defensive unit and home advantage, Edmonton will need to ensure all their top guns are firing to make an impactful statement against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny has made his mark early, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists through 3 games played so far. Scott Laughton and Egor Zamula provide depth as they offer varied attacking options for Philadelphia. Edmonton will need to remain vigilant to prevent Philadelphia’s offensive machine from taking over given recent goals against average performance of their goaltender.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers 10/19/23 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Wells Fargo Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Stuart Skinner vs. Goaltender Carter Hart
Stuart Skinner has experienced a slow start for Edmonton this season, posting a goals-against average of 5.33 and save percentage of 0.75 that may cause alarm among Oilers fans. But it is important to remember that goalies often experience fluctuation in performance between games – and two is still considered an insufficient sample size for evaluation of potential performance issues like these. Against Philadelphia’s fiery offense, however, this could be his chance to show why his initial numbers don’t accurately portray his true ability.
Carter Hart of the Flyers appears to have started strong this season with his save percentage of 0.921 and goals-against average of 3.53 through three games, making a strong statement about their defensive foundation and freeing up Philadelphia skaters to play more freely. Recent performances suggest he’s in form and, should this trend continue, Edmonton’s top attackers such as McDavid and Draisaitl may find it challenging to penetrate his defenses. In this goaltending matchup Skinner seeks redemption while Hart hopes to sustain early season momentum by maintaining early season momentum of their early-season performance.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Edmonton Oilers -195, Total Odds: 6.5
Current odds point towards an interesting dynamic for the upcoming matchup between Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks. Bookmakers appear to be betting on Edmonton’s offensive firepower led by stars such as McDavid and Draisaitl as seen by their moneyline of -195; suggesting bookmakers believe their immense offensive firepower still makes them the superior team on paper despite shaky start and recent road game struggles; total odds set at 6.5 suggest an abundance of goals will likely occur, especially considering both teams recent trends; particularly recent trends associated with Edmonton Oilers games with high totals; it is expected that this matchup will create exciting goal-laden contest!
Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
Edmonton has shown an affinity for high-scoring games recently, as totals went OVER in four of their last five matches. While their form may have been inconsistent on the road, their performance against Eastern Conference rivals has been admirable. Thursday games have witnessed UNDER totals compared to average, which should be taken into consideration for bettors.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Trends
The Philadelphia Flyers have shown an excellent track record at home, which bodes well for this fixture against Edmonton. Their home advantage against Edmonton can also be seen through recent games involving them with totals going OVER in most Pacific Division games but, interestingly, underdog games typically result in under totals being reached.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers 10/19/23 Betting Picks
Based on recent performance and data, this game promises to be an intense contest. Edmonton boasts impressive star players while goaltending concerns for Edmonton may tip the balance towards Philadelphia.
Philadelphia’s strong home record and Edmonton’s recent road struggles may sway those looking to make their pick, with Philadelphia likely being favored over Edmonton as an under/over option. As for high scoring games trend, Flyers performance against Pacific Division teams, and Oilers high scoring game trend being good indicators, bettors may wish to consider betting the over/under. For premium NHL picks enthusiasts this game presents an appealing opportunity.
Free Pick and Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers 4, Edmonton Oilers 3.