Published Jan 21, 3:33am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 21, 3:33am ET
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Updated Jan 21, 3:33am ET
Competitive cross-conference action involving playoff contenders is set for Jan 22. Find the odds and our Penguins vs. Oilers picks here.
The Oilers come into this clash aiming to respond following a recent setback. However, they remain in a strong position in terms of a playoff push in the Pacific Division.
Meanwhile, the Penguins could bring greater confidence into this clash after winning six of their last ten, which includes a victory in their latest outing.
The Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a consistent campaign in the Pacific Division, going 25-18-8. In fact, no team in the division have recorded more wins than the Oilers this season.
That is a key trend assessed in all sports, as noted in our Super Bowl betting guide.
However, the Oilers have stuttered in their latest outings after losing three times in regulation in their last ten games. Their latest defeat was suffered on Tuesday evening, as they were beaten at Rogers Place by the New Jersey Devils.
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This season is playing out extremely well for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and they are quietly going under the radar in the Metropolitan Division.
They come into this clash sitting third in the standings, but they are just two points behind the NY Islanders. Pittsburgh have shown consistency in their recent outings, winning six of their last ten.
Meanwhile, they have been one of the more difficult teams to beat in the division this season, losing a Metropolitan-low 14 games in regulation. They flexed their offensive muscles in their latest outing, landing a 6-3 road win against the Seattle Kraken.
| TOTAL | Penguins | Oilers | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 89 | 38 | 47 | - |
| GOALS | 664 | 297 | 367 |
Pittsburgh’s offense has sparkled in recent weeks, scoring six in two of its last three games. That attacking quality could be the key when they travel to Rogers Place on Thursday, and that could make them the value play.
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