Bruins vs. Oilers Prediction: Edmonton Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [12/19/2024]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's Boston Bruins vs Edmonton Oilers matchup.

Boston Bruins-Edmonton Oilers Predictions and Game Preview.
Rogers Place sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers this Thursday.

The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will meet in the NHL at Rogers Place on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Boston-Edmonton game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Oilers with a win probability of 61% and the Bruins with 39%."

For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bruins vs. Oilers predictions page.

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Bruins vs. Oilers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's action between the Oilers and Bruins at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Bruins vs. Oilers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Boston vs. Edmonton picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Bruins vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Oilers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 61% chance of defeating the Bruins.

According to our model, the over/under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of staying under.

 

Bruins vs. Oilers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Bruins Oilers
Moneyline +150 -175
Total o6 (-110) u6 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bruins vs. Oilers Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Bruins vs. Oilers matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Bruins vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Oilers?

According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Oilers.

Our projections give Draisaitl a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 43.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak 7.7%
Brad Marchand 5.2%
Justin Brazeau 3.9%

Edmonton Oilers

Player First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl 9.3%
Connor McDavid 8.6%
Zach Hyman 8.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak 37.5%
Brad Marchand 26.9%
Marc McLaughlin 20.5%

Edmonton Oilers

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl 43.0%
Connor McDavid 40.1%
Zach Hyman 36.6%

Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bruins vs. Oilers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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